Registered Nurse RN Surgery FT

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Texas is seeking a registered nurse to manage patients with medical or surgical needs, lead the nursing team, and ensure safe, competent care aligned with facility policies and patient-centered care.

This role requires strong interaction with hospital staff, ongoing assessments and care planning, and availability for weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, or on-call as needed. BSN preferred, Texas licensure, and BLS certification expected.

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas (or compact state) and BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Commitment to compliance and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical/surgical conditions and provide nursing care.
• Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and departments to address patient care concerns and resolutions.
• Weekend/holiday/evening/night/on-call work may be required.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Leadership

Education

Texas RN license

Diploma/Bachelor in Nursing

BSN preferred

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.

2. 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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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)

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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