RN FT Nights 7East MS/Tele - McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Texas seeks a Registered Nurse to manage patients in medical or surgical settings with professional leadership to the nursing team. You will provide safe, competent care aligned with facility policies and the Patient Centered Care philosophy.

Role requires coordination with hospital staff, commitment to compliance, and flexibility to work weekends/evenings/nights/on-call as needed. TX RN license, BLS, and current certifications are required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Texas or compact state with valid license.
• BSN preferred; associate degree or diploma from nursing program acceptable.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must maintain current ARC/AHA certifications as unit requires.
• Commitment to compliance and Code of Conduct; participate in required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical or surgical conditions.
• Provide professional leadership and support to the nursing team.
• Assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care per facility policies.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and ancillary departments; address concerns and resolve issues.
• Demonstrate Service Excellence and patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Leadership

Education

Texas RN license or compact state

BSN preferred

Associate Degree/Diploma in Nursing

BLS certification

ARC/AHA healthcare provider certifications as required

Tools

Nursing certifications (ACLS as required)

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

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) - please check all that apply:

BCLS/CPR
Must be current upon hire and thereafter
ACLS
If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Delivery or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire;

nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;

or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times

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.