RN II - Critical Care

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for delivering patient care through nursing processes, directing nursing care, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, a current Registered Nurse license in Texas, and one year of nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting. Skills in critical thinking, communication, and bilingual abilities (English/Spanish preferred) are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Registered Nurse required, preferably in a hospital-based acute care setting.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas required.
• Current CPR training program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Directs and coordinates nursing care based on clinical standards.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery.

Skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Effective interpersonal relationship skills

Ability to utilize computers for documentation

Technically competent in nursing tasks

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ability to comprehend English instructions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization’s vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Skills

• Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Work Experience

One year of experience as a Registered Nurse required, preferably in a hospital based acute care setting.

License/Registration/Certification

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State Texas required.
• Current CPR training program.
• ACLS obtained within 6 months of being in the position.
• PALS obtained within 6 months of being in the position for the following areas: Endoscopy, Emergency, Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology, Operating Room, Recovery and Ambulatory Surgical Unit.
• TNCC or ATCN obtained within 1 year of being in the position for the following areas: Emergency, ICU, IMCU, Neuro ICU and Recovery.
• ENPC obtained within 1 year of being in the position for Emergency department.

Education and Training

Bachelor degree in Nursing required.