Registered Nurse RN Free Standing ED FSED

HCA Houston Healthcare; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) Plan with employer match

Tuition assistance and education support

Wellbeing support including counseling services

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care, coordinating with medical providers, and teaching families about medical conditions and treatments. Candidates should have a current RN license in Texas, an Associate Degree in Nursing, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position offers a range of comprehensive benefits, including health care, paid leave, and educational support.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse License in Texas or Multi-State Compact License.
• 2+ years RN ED experience in a hospital and/or FSED.
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care as per departmental requirements.
• Assesses and manages patient pain effectively.
• Teaches complex medical conditions to patients and families.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Effective communication

Pain management

Teaching patients

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC Certification

ENPC Certification

Job description

Valley Regional Medical Center – 100 Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• 2+ years RN ED experience in a hospital and/or FSED
• Current BLS, ACLS & PALS (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) are required
• TNCC & ENPC Certification is required within 6 months of hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.