RN II - Critical Care (Surgical Hospital)

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care through the nursing process. The role directs and coordinates nursing care across units, collaborating with other disciplines to meet patient outcomes and uphold clinical standards.

The position emphasizes age- and culture-aware care, supports the organization’s mission, and contributes to quality through improvement initiatives. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred where applicable.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license required.
• Currently CPR certified.
• ACLS within 6 months for specified units.
• PALS within 6 months for specified units.
• TNCC/ATCN within 1 year for specified areas.
• ENPC within 1 year in the ED.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, plan, implement, evaluate).
• Direct and coordinate all nursing care per clinical standards.
• Collaborate with other professionals to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Support the organization’s vision and mission in daily practice.
• Apply knowledge of age and cultural diversity in care delivery.
• Contribute to quality care via performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Electronic documentation

RN scope of practice

Bilingual preferred

Reading comprehension

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Summary

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

• 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 is 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 and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas is required.
• Current CPR training is required.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• ENPC is required to be completed within 1 year of being in the ED.

Education and Training

Bachelor degree in Nursing is required.