Registered Nurse RN Heart 7a-7p

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead and coordinate patient care in acute settings. The RN will assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care, ensuring safety and adherence to facility standards while supporting a healthcare team.

The role requires a valid Texas RN license (or compact state), BSN preferred, BLS/ACLS certifications, and availability for some weekends and holidays. Compliance with policies and conduct is essential.

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN license (or compact state license)
• BSN preferred
• Must hold/obtain BLS and certifications (ACLS, CPR) as required by unit
• Commitment to compliance with Code of Conduct and policies

Responsibilities

• Manage patients in medical or surgical settings and provide professional nursing leadership.
• Assess, plan, guide, and evaluate patient care per policies and standards.
• Provide safe, competent nursing care and supervise nursing staff under their supervision.
• Collaborate with hospital staff and other departments to address patient care concerns and resolutions.
• May include weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and on-call status.
• Demonstrate Service Excellence in all interactions.

Skills

RN experience in acute care

Weekend/holiday availability

Compliance awareness

Education

Texas RN license (or compact)

BSN preferred

Associate/Baccalaureate/Diploma in Nursing

BLS certification

ACLS certification

CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: The RN is responsible for managing patients admitted or being seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures; performs the primary function of a professional nurse leader in assessing, planning, guiding, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients. The RN provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Assessments related to specific conditions, therapies and interventions are required. The RN shall oversee and guide nursing employees that are under their supervision. Responsible for interaction with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts with identification and assistance in resolutions. May be occasions when it will be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call/call-back status. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Qualifications

• Require two years previous full-time RN or three years part time RN experience in acute care setting.
• Require availability to work for one full weekend per month.
• Require availability to work for one full holiday, recognized by STHS (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas).
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Texas, or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary RN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license. BSN preferred.
• Effective January 6, 2016, must possess an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University.
• Handle with Care (or obtained within six months of employment) in required specialty.
• Must have and maintain BLS
• Must have and maintain current certifications, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program (for any and all certifications applicable through the AHA program) - please check all that apply:
• BCLS/CPR
• Must be current upon hire and thereafter
• ACLS
• If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire;
• nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;
• or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times

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