RN II - Critical Care (Surgical Hospital)

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Umcelpaso in El Paso, TX seeks an experienced RN II in Critical Care to deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process in a Surgical Hospital setting.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, follow ACLS/PALS/ENPC requirements, and ensure quality outcomes through evidence-based practice; Texas license, CPR, and ongoing certifications are required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred and patient safety prioritized.

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas is required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• ACLS must be obtained within 6 months for specified areas.
• PALS must be obtained within 6 months for specified areas.
• TNCC or ATCN must be completed within 1 year for specified areas.
• ENPC must be completed within 1 year in ED.
• ENPC is required within 1 year in the ED.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate and direct nursing care for patients per clinical standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care delivery.
• Support the organization's mission and quality outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Nursing practice

Bilingual EN/ES

Reading comprehension

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

RN II - Critical Care (Surgical Hospital)

Job 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

• 1. Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• 2. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• 3. Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• 4. Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
• 5. Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
• 6. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• 7. 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

• 1. Current and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas is required.
• 2. Current CPR training is required.
• 3. ACLS is required to be obtained within 6 months of being in the department for the following areas: Cath Lab, CVICU, ED, Eletrophysiology, Endoscopy, ICU, Medical Surgical ICU, Neuro ICU, Operating Room, Recovery, Telemetry, Surgical/Telemetry, Vascular Access.
• 4. PALS is required to be obtained within 6 months of being in the department for the following areas: Cath Lab, ED, Eletrophysiology, Endoscopy, Operating Room and Recovery.
• 5. TNCC or ATCN is required to be completed within 1 year of being in the department for the following areas: ED, ICU, Medical Surgical ICU, Neuro ICU and Recovery.
• 6. ENPC is required to be completed within 1 year of being in the ED.

Education and Training

Bachelor degree in Nursing is required.