Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care Observation

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

Emotional support

Pharmacy discount

Retirement benefits

PTO & sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

On-site counselors

Job summary

UMC Health System in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Acute Care Observation (5W OBS) unit to provide high‑quality, short‑stay care on nights (7P–7A). The RN will coordinate with physicians, other clinicians and families, assess and plan patient care, delegate tasks, and contribute to efficient patient flow on a fast‑paced, team‑oriented unit.

You will participate in maintaining standards of excellence, comply with BLS and licensure requirements, and support hospital initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License
• Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association
• BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire
• Med-surg certification preferred and encouraged

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement or delegate, plan, and evaluate total nursing care and coordinate with physicians, other team members, patients, and families
• Relate effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care
• Contributes to improving processes to enhance patient care and patient flow on the 5W OBS unit

Job description

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®.

Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care Observation Full Time Nights 7P-7A UMC Health System Lubbock, Texas

5 West Observation Unit (5W OBS) is a designated, 34-bed medical unit where adult patients in need of additional monitoring, diagnostic evaluation, and/or treatment may be monitored while a clinical decision is being made whether to admit the patient for hospitalization or discharge the patient home.

5W OBS is fast-paced with a goal length of stay 48 hours or less.

Our employees possess good time management skills, excellent communication skills, ability to think critically think, and a passion for a short-stay fast-paced environment.

The nurse will have an essential role in coordinating care with physicians, other team members, patients, and families.

The unit is focused on continuously improving processes to improve patient care and patient flow.

5W OBS is very team orientated and delivers quality nursing care to every patient that seeks our expertise.

Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients.

Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.

Qualifications:

• -Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• -Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License
• -Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association
• -BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire
• -Med-surg certification preferred and encouraged

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*

Benefits:

Resilience program Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP) Discounted Pharmacy Cost Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region) Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards:

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country

Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly

UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards:

Culture: Service is Our Passion

Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness

About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates