Registered Nurse RN Surgery FT

South Texas Health System; McAllen, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to manage patients with medical or surgical conditions and to provide professional nursing leadership. You will assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care in line with policy and patient-centered care principles, overseeing staff and coordinating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Requirements include a Texas RN license (BSN preferred), an Associate/Bachelor/Diploma in Nursing, current BLS, and ARC/AHA

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas or compact state; BSN preferred
• Associates/Bachelor's/Diploma in Nursing required
• Current BLS; ARC/AHA healthcare provider certifications as applicable

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with medical conditions or surgical procedures; provide professional nursing leadership
• Assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care in accordance with policies and philosophy
• Oversee nursing staff and coordinate with hospital teams; ensure patient-centered care and safety
• May require weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, or on-call status

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care

Compliance awareness

Team coordination

Education

TX RN license

BSN preferred

ASN/BSN or Diploma in Nursing

Current BLS 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

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)

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