RN ER SEASONAL

Universal Health Services; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an RN in Texas to lead nursing care for patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or surgery. The role requires clinical leadership, assessment, planning, and collaboration with the health care team, with weekend/holiday on-call as needed.

Qualified candidates will hold a Texas RN license, preferably BSN, and have 2+ years of acute care experience. BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC certifications are required and ongoing.

Qualifications

• RN Seasonal staff require 2+ years of acute care experience on a full-time basis or 4 years on a part-time basis.
• RN Seasonal staff must float to other areas where competent to work.
• Must be available to work at least 4 full weekend shifts per month and 1 holiday per quarter.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures.
• Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care per facility policies.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and ancillary departments regarding patient care and conflicts.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing leadership

Emergency Room

Education

Registered Nurse license in Texas

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Qualifications

• RN Seasonal staff may not have worked for any UHS facility for the past 3 months (90 days);
• RN Seasonal staff will be required to have a minimum of two years of recent relevant acute care experience on a full-time basis or 4 years on a part-time basis;
• RN Seasonal staff will be required to float to other areas where they are deemed competent to work;
• RN Seasonal staff will be required to be available to work at least 4 full week-end shifts per month as needed by the hospital. Week-ends are defined as beginning on Friday at 7 p.m. and ending on Monday at 7 a.m.;
• RN Seasonal staff will be required to be available to work 1 holiday per quarter as assigned by the facility which may include Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Easter or any other holiday designated by FDRMC if applicable;

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.
• Must have and maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
• Must have a minimum of five years of experience in Emergency Room hosptial-acute setting.
• Must have and maintain current certifications, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program (for any and all certifications applicable through the AHA program)