RN, PRN

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care while coordinating with the care team to achieve quality outcomes.

Requirements include 2 years of RN experience, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a valid Texas RN license with CPR, ACLS, NPR, PALS, TNCC/ATCN, and ENPC certifications within specified timeframes. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of RN experience.
• Bachelor degree in Nursing is required.
• Current Texas RN license to practice in Texas.
• CPR training, ACLS within 6 months for critical care areas, NPR within 6 months for Mother/Baby to Ambulatory areas, PALS within 6 months for ED/OR/IR, TNCC or ATCN within 1 year for Emergency/ICU areas, ENPC within 1 year for Emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Direct and coordinate all nursing care for patients based on standards.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure effective and efficient care delivery.
• Support the organization’s vision and mission and address patient age and cultural needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computers for documentation

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree 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.
• 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

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

License/Registration/Certification

• Current Texas or compact RN license to practice in the State of Texas.
• Current CPR training program required.
• Current ACLS obtained within 6 months of being in the position for critical care, Labor and Delivery and Antepartum areas.
• Current NPR training program obtained within 6 months of being in the position for the following areas: Mother/Baby, Well Baby Nursery, Labor and Delivery, and Antepartum.
• Current PALS training program 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.