RN L&D SEASONAL

Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. in Texas seeks an RN Seasonal staff lead to manage patients and provide nursing leadership in Labor and Delivery. You will ensure safe, evidence-based care and guide a healthcare team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Requirements include Texas RN licensure (or compact state), BLS/NRP, and at least three years in Labor and Delivery, with weekend/holiday availability and potential for night shifts.

Qualifications

• RN Seasonal staff must be licensed in Texas (or compact state).
• BSN preferred and required certifications (BLS/NRP).
• Minimum three years in Labor and Delivery required.
• Must be able to float to other areas as needed and work weekends/holidays as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical or surgical conditions; provide professional nursing leadership.
• Deliver safe, competent nursing care per facility policies and standards.
• Provide leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Oversee nursing staff under supervision; interact with hospital staff to resolve concerns.
• May work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call as required.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

Registered Nurse licensed in Texas (or compact state)

BSN preferred

BLS and NRP certifications

3+ years Labor and Delivery experience

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.

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Qualifications

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 and NRP, and other department required certifications.
• Must have a minimum of three years in Labor and Deliver department.
• 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)