Registered Nurse FT Night ICU McAllen

STHS McAllen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STHS McAllen is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead nursing care for patients with medical or surgical conditions in a hospital setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while guiding other nursing staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires compliance with facility policies and ongoing professional certification; weekend or on-call work may be required to ensure patient-centered care and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in Texas, or compact state, or valid temporary license.
• Associate/Baccalaureate/Diploma from nursing program; new grads may have permit to practice.
• BLS certification required; ongoing renewal.
• ARC/AHA certifications may be required and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with medical or surgical conditions; provide professional nurse leadership.
• Assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care in line with policies and philosophy.
• Provide safe, competent nursing care; lead and support healthcare team.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and other departments; resolve concerns.
• Occasional weekend/holiday/evening/night/on-call work; uphold service excellence.

Skills

BLS Certification

Nursing Leadership

Communication

Commitment to Compliance

Education

Texas RN license

BSN preferred

Compact state license acceptable

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

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

ACLS
If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Delivery or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire;

nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;

or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times

PALS

or

ENPC
If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire;

nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;

or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times

TNCC or T-CAR

(TCAR only for ICCU not ED)
If required in unit, must have and maintain certification within eighteen months after hire;

or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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