RN - Acute Care Leader Driving Patient-Centered Care

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services (UHS) in Texas seeks a Registered Nurse to manage care for patients with medical or surgical needs. You will assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care while maintaining patient-centered care and adhering to facility policies and standards.

You will provide professional leadership to the healthcare team, oversee nursing staff, and collaborate with other departments. Weekend/holiday/evening/on-call coverage may be required, reflecting the needs of the unit.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license or compact state license required; BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• New graduates with a permit to practice may provide documentation from their RN program.
• Must maintain unit-specific ARC/AHA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, competent nursing care per facility policies and standards.
• Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Oversee and guide nursing staff under supervision.
• May require weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and on-call status.

Skills

Acute care experience

Nursing leadership

Patient assessment and care planning

Education

Texas RN license

Associate/Bachelor/Diploma in Nursing

BLS Certification

ARC/AHA provider certifications

Job description

Universal Health Services (UHS) in Texas seeks a Registered Nurse to manage care for patients with medical or surgical needs. You will assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care while maintaining patient-centered care and adhering to facility policies and standards.

You will provide professional leadership to the healthcare team, oversee nursing staff, and collaborate with other departments. Weekend/holiday/evening/on-call coverage may be required, reflecting the needs of the unit.