Registered Nurse RN ICU/CCU Heart FT 7a-7p

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in McAllen, TX seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to manage patients with medical or surgical needs, provide professional leadership, and ensure high-quality care in alignment with facility policies.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with the healthcare team, and adherence to standards. Weekend/on-call work may be required; incumbent will demonstrate Service Excellence consistently.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas or a compact state, or hold a valid temporary Texas license.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Must have and maintain a nursing degree (ADN/BSN/diploma) from an approved school.
• Must have and maintain BLS certification.
• Must maintain current ARC/AHA Healthcare Provider certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
• Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Oversee and guide nursing employees under supervision.
• Interact with hospital staff and ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and resolutions.
• May work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call status as needed.
• Demonstrate Service Excellence standards at all times.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

RN license Texas/compact

BSN preferred

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN/ diploma)

BLS certification

ARC/AHA Healthcare Provider 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.

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

• Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
• 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, 2012, must possess an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University. New graduate RN’s in possession of a permit to practice in the State of Texas may provide documentation from their RN program validating their completion of nursing program requirements.
• 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 ARC, or AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program (for any and all certifications applicable through the ARC or AHA program.

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