GRADUATE NURSE PCU

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Victoria, TX

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About The Position

The Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) provides basic nursing care under the direct supervision of a licensed registered nurse in an acute care setting. The role is intended for newly graduated nurses transitioning into professional nursing practice. The Graduate RN delivers patient care, administers treatments, and supports patient education to promote recovery, safety, and well-being.

The position includes unit-specific responsibilities for Critical Care and Cardiac Surgery. Critical Care duties may include administering intravenous medications and therapies, managing complex medical and life-support equipment, and performing procedures such as central-line insertion, tracheostomy management, and advanced cardiac life support. Cardiac Surgery duties may include assessing vital signs, hemodynamic parameters and ECG readings; administering medications and IV drips; operating advanced life-support equipment; and monitoring recovery after cardiac surgery, including managing chest tubes, pacing wires and wound care.

The role requires regular and reliable attendance and compliance with applicable policies and standards. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required.
• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
• Proficiency in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
• Knowledge of safety standards, infection control and quality-improvement initiatives.
• RN (Registered Nurse) state licensure and/or compact-state licensure required.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) required.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans in collaboration with experienced RNs and healthcare teams.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered, ensuring accuracy, safety and compliance with protocols.
• Perform patient assessments and promptly document vital signs, patient responses and changes in condition in the electronic medical record.
• Provide patients and families with education about basic care, procedures and treatment plans.
• Support patient mobility, personal hygiene and activities of daily living while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Communicate with patients, families and healthcare teams, and report changes in patient conditions to supervising RNs.
• Follow infection-control protocols, patient-safety guidelines and hospital policies.
• For Critical Care, administer prescribed medications and treatments, including intravenous medications and therapies; manage complex medical equipment, including ventilators, monitoring devices and other life-support systems; and perform procedures such as inserting central lines, managing tracheostomies and providing advanced cardiac life support.
• For Cardiac Surgery, assess vital signs, hemodynamic parameters and ECG readings; administer medications and IV drips and adjust dosages based on patient condition; operate and maintain advanced life-support equipment such as ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps and ECMO; and monitor postoperative recovery, manage chest tubes and pacing wires, and provide wound care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off for vacations, holidays and illness
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision and prescription-drug coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Education and student-loan assistance up to $20,000
• 100% licensure/certification reimbursement
• Discounted membership to DeTar Wellness Center
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive, team-focused environment and opportunities for career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed