Registered Nurse FT Night Acute Rehab McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in McAllen, Texas seeks a Registered Nurse to manage patient care for medical and surgical cases, providing safe, competent nursing and professional leadership. The RN will assess, plan, guide and evaluate care in line with facility standards and patient-centered care principles.

The role may require weekend, holiday, evening, night shifts, or on-call in support of clinical operations.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license required; BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required; ARC/AHA healthcare provider certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or procedures.
• Provide professional nursing leadership and guide the healthcare team.
• Ensure patient-centered care per hospital policies and standards.
• Interact with hospital staff and departments to address patient needs and conflicts; may work weekends/holidays/evenings/nights/on-call.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Texas RN license

BSN preferred

BLS certification

ARC/AHA certifications

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: The RN is responsible for managing patients admitted or being seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures; performs the primary function of a professional nurse leader in assessing, planning, guiding, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients. The RN provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Assessments related to specific conditions, therapies and interventions are required. The RN shall oversee and guide nursing employees that are under their supervision. Responsible for interaction with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts with identification and assistance in resolutions. May be occasions when it will be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call/call-back status. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Qualifications

• 1. Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
• 2. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE

• 1. Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Texas, or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary RN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license. BSN preferred.
• 2. Effective January 6, 2012, must possess an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University. New graduate RN’s in possession of a permit to practice in the State of Texas may provide documentation from their RN program validating their completion of nursing program requirements.
• 3. Must have and maintain BLS
• 4. Must have and maintain current certifications, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the ARC, or AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program (for any and all certifications applicable through the ARC or AHA program) – please check all that apply?:
  BCLS/CPR
  Must be current upon hire and thereafter

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