Registered Nurse RN Surgery PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to manage patient care for medical and surgical procedures. This role involves providing leadership, guiding nursing staff, and ensuring safety and compliance with facility policies.

The ideal candidate must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Texas or a compact state, with at least one year of experience in acute care settings. Commitment to patient-centered care and adherence to compliance policy is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-time or 3 years of part-time experience in an acute care setting.
• Must adhere to compliance with policies and procedures.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients for medical and surgical procedures in a professional manner.
• Provide leadership and support to nursing staff.
• Ensure adherence to Patient Centered Care principles.

Skills

Patient Care

Leadership

Compliance

Education

Registered Nurse licensed in Texas

Associate Degree or higher in Nursing

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

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.
4. 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.

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