Clinical RN III - RN Pediatric Unit

Midland Memorial Hospital; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for full-time night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The role emphasizes patient safety and includes conducting comprehensive patient assessments, implementing care plans, and evaluating patient outcomes.

Applicants must possess an Associate's degree in nursing and have a current Texas RN license. Preference is given to candidates with a BSN and specialized area certifications. Support for pursuing a BSN is also provided.

Qualifications

• Current State of Texas License as a Registered Nurse.
• Certification in area of specialty preferred.
• Current BLS upon hire; PALS required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient safety according to nursing standards.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and nursing diagnoses.
• Implement plans of care as per legal and ethical guidelines.
• Evaluate and report patient outcomes based on evidence-based practice.

Skills

Patient safety

Nursing diagnoses

Patient outcomes evaluation

Comprehensive assessment

BLS certification

PALS certification

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Description

The RN, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting. The RN functions under his or her own license and assumes accountability and responsibility for quality of care provided to patients and their families according to the standards of nursing practice. The RN demonstrates responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice, and develops insight through reflection, self‑analysis, self‑care, and lifelong learning.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

Full Time, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Essential Functions/Performance Expectations

• Complete a comprehensive assessment. This includes the initial and ongoing, extensive collection, analysis and interpretation of data.
• Synthesize the data collected during the comprehensive assessment to identify problems, make nursing diagnoses, and to formulate goals, teaching plans and outcomes.
• Implement the plan of care. The RN may begin, deliver, assign or delegate certain interventions within the plan of care for patients within legal, ethical, and regulatory parameters and in consideration of health restoration, disease prevention, wellness, and promotion of healthy lifestyles.
• Evaluate and report patient outcomes and responses to therapeutic interventions in comparison to benchmarks from evidence-based practice and research findings, and plan any follow‑up care and referrals to appropriate resources that may be needed.

Education And Experience

• An associate’s degree (ADN) or diploma in nursing is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred. Our aim is that MMH nurses are prepared at the BSN level. We are committed to support your pursuit of a BSN education. A BSN and certification in clinical area of expertise will be required to advance within the clinical nurse professional practice ladder.
• Current State of Texas License as a Registered Nurse
• Certification in area of specialty (e.g., Pediatric RN‑BC, OCN) preferred
• Current BLS upon hire; PALS required within 6 months of date of employment. Chemo courses preferred and encouraged.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non‑clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted‑lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.