Registered Nurse - PRN - Varies - WH Delivery

DHR Health

Edinburg (TX)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 55,000

Full time

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (PRN) to deliver comprehensive nursing care in the labor and delivery area. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, with collaboration across disciplines to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires Texas RN license, BLS, NRP, ACLS, and potential cross-training to other areas. Experience in labor and delivery preferred; commitment to the mission and patient-centered care is essential.

Qualifications

Graduate of accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
Current TX RN license.
Current BLS, NRP and ACLS certifications.
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course recommended within 6 months.
Willingness to cross-train to other areas.
1 year hospital experience in labor and delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivers patient care through nursing process and standards.
Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure effective care and outcomes.
Builds a positive work environment and supports mission and values.
All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program; BSN preferred

Current Registered Nurse license in Texas

Current BLS certification

Current NRP certification or within 6 months of hire

ACLS certification or within 6 months of hire

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course

Willingness to cross-train to other areas

Job description

Registered Nurse - PRN - Varies - WH Delivery - 22560

US:TX:Edinburg | NURSING & EDUCATION | PRN

Posted 2 days ago

Description

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Varies

Summary:

MISSION STATEMENT:

Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

VISION:

Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for departmental specific patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred.
Current Registered Nurse’s license in the State of Texas
Current BLS certification.
Current NRP Certification or within 6 months of hire.
ACLS certification or within 6 months of hire.
Complete by six months of hire recommended by; the end of second year of hire AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course.
Willingness to be crossed trained to other areas.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Ability to practice nursing as described by the following definition: “The diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health alternations.”
Ability to utilize the best nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patients and/or significant others.
The successful candidate will be required to pass competencies for this position.
6 months to 1 year continuous hospital experience as a RN in labor and delivery is strongly preferred.
Able to adjust and/or troubleshoot monitoring equipment and computer equipment.
Must be able to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and families in an effective manner. Exhibits tact, enthusiasm and patience.
Must be sensitive to cultural issues.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures that care is delivered to each patient in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.
Standard I: Quality of Care
The nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
The nurse evaluates his/her own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.
Standard III:Education
The nurse acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.
Standard IV: Collegiality
The nurse contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.
Standard V: Ethics
The nurse’s decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner.
The nurse collaborates with the patient, significant other, and health care providers in providing patient care.
Standard VII: Research
The nurse uses research findings in practice.
The nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care.
The nurse contributes to the environment of care delivery within the practice settings.
Standard X: Accountability
The nurse is professionally and legally accountable for his/her practice. The professional registered nurse may delegate to and supervise qualified personnel who provide patient care.
Builds a positive work environment by guiding employees to support the mission of the hospital, providing developmental opportunities and encouraging teamwork.
All other duties as assigned.

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITIES

(Chain-of-command)

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA)

A. Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.

The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:

Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.

Yes

Kneeling

Yes

Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.

Yes

Walking

Yes

Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.