Registered Nurse- PRN

Ernest-Health; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health’s Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for PRN shifts in Laredo, Texas. The role supports an inpatient rehabilitation program with a bilingual team and comprehensive care plans, focused on safety and quality outcomes.

The facility emphasizes patient-centered care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing professional development within a Joint Commission-accredited environment. RN candidates with ACLS and acute-care experience are favored.

Qualifications

• Accredited RN program completed.
• Current state RN license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• 1 year recent experience preferred in acute care.
• ACLS certification preferred for LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit.
• Perform patient assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluations.
• Ensure infection control and patient safety standards are upheld.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

Skills

CPR certification

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

BSN preferred

RN license

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse-PRN-Laredo, Texas

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

We have a great PRN opportunity for a Registered Nurse in Laredo, Texas.

Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital in Laredo, Texas is a full-service inpatient rehabilitation hospital committed to helping patients in South Texas recover and thrive after serious injuries or illnesses. Our hospital provides intensive rehabilitation programs for stroke patients, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions, all under the guidance of our skilled multidisciplinary team. We pride ourselves on offering personalized care – our physical, occupational, and speech therapists tailor each treatment plan to the patient’s unique needs and cultural background, reflecting the community we serve. With modern facilities and a caring bilingual staff, we ensure patients, and their families feel supported and informed throughout the recovery journey. Accredited by The Joint Commission and consistently rated among top rehab providers, Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to restoring independence and improving quality of life for our patients.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Successful completion of accredited Registered Nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience preferred. Acute care setting preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit. The role is also responsible for patient assessments, planning, supervising, interventions, and evaluations designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help the patient adapt to an altered life style. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.