Registered Nurse RN Med Surg Tele FT 7 West Days

STHS McAllen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STHS McAllen is seeking an RN to manage patients with medical or surgical needs, providing leadership and delivering safe, high-quality nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and philosophy.

The role requires an active Texas RN license (or compact license), BLS, and current ARC/AHA certifications; a BSN is preferred. Weekend/evening/on-call duties may be necessary.

Qualifications

• One year full-time or three years part-time experience in acute care.
• Texas RN license (or compact state license) is required; temporary Texas license allowed.
• BSN preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• ARC or AHA Healthcare Provider certifications current.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures.
• Provide professional nursing leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Provide safe, competent nursing care per facility policies and standards.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and ancillary departments on patient care and issue resolutions.
• Occasional weekend, holiday, evenings, nights, and on-call work may be required.

Education

Texas RN license

Compact state license

BSN preferred

BLS certification

ARC/AHA certifications

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

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)

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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