Surgical Registered Nurse - Patient Care Leader

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Texas seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead nursing care for patients with medical or surgical conditions. You will assess, plan, guide, and evaluate care while upholding facility standards and patient-centered care.

Leadership responsibilities include guiding nursing staff and coordinating with the health care team. Ideal candidates hold an active Texas RN license (or compact state license) with BLS, and unit-specific ACLS/PALS/ENPC certifications as

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in Texas or a compact state (or temporary license while awaiting permanent licensure).
• BSN preferred; ADN/Diploma acceptable with documentation.
• Must have and maintain BLS; certifications (ACLS, PALS, ENPC) as unit needs require.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical/surgical conditions; provide professional nurse leadership and guidance to care team.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and ancillary departments to address patient care concerns and resolutions.
• Provide safe, competent nursing care in line with policies and philosophy; may include weekends/holidays/evenings/nights/on-call.

Skills

Patient care

Nurse leadership

Education

RN license in TX or compact state

BSN preferred

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN/Diploma)

BLS certification

Job description

Universal Health Services in Texas seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead nursing care for patients with medical or surgical conditions. You will assess, plan, guide, and evaluate care while upholding facility standards and patient-centered care.

Leadership responsibilities include guiding nursing staff and coordinating with the health care team. Ideal candidates hold an active Texas RN license (or compact state license) with BLS, and unit-specific ACLS/PALS/ENPC certifications as