Registered Nurse (RN) Geriatric Trauma Acute Care & Supportive Care Unit (Days)

UMC Health System; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Geriatric Trauma Acute Care & Supportive Care Unit (GTSCU) on the Days shift (7am-7pm). This full-time role requires a Texas RN license, BLS, and at least 1 year of experience; BSN is required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire.

Med-surg certification is preferred. The GTSCU focuses on geriatric trauma and palliative care, aiming to relieve suffering and ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Texas RN License/Compact License.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience.
• BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire.
• Med-surg certification preferred and encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement or delegate and evaluate total nursing care for a group of patients.
• Plan and direct patient care in accordance with department philosophy.
• Relate effectively with other shifts and departments for optimal continuity of care.

Skills

Texas RN License

BLS Certification

1 year RN experience

BSN within 3 years

Med-surg certification

Education

Nursing degree (ASN/BSN)

Job description

## Registered Nurse (RN) Geriatric Trauma Acute Care & Supportive Care Unit (Days)Apply: UMC Main Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R21758We’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.UMC Health System Lubbock, TX Full-Time Days 7am-7pm Departmental Description: GTSCU is a 29 bed Medical/Surgical unit. We have two primary focuses on GTSCU; one on the Geriatric Trauma patient age 60 years or older who has sustained a trauma and the other on the palliative care patient; our goal is to provide relief of suffering that may occur at many points during a disease process. Patients assigned to GTSCU are received primarily from the Emergency Center and ICU’s. GTSCU was developed as a result of Best Practice and Research that indicates that a shorter length of stay decreases morbidity and mortality in the elderly hospitalized patient that sustained a trauma. GTSCU also serves a quiet and peaceful environment for patients and families as we care for their loved one who may be at the end of life. The nursing staff on GTSCU are trained to care for patients at the end of life as well as those who will be discharged home or to other facilities. Job Summary: 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 -Minimum of 1 year RN experience required -BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire -Med-surg certification preferred and encouraged