Nurse Extern-Nursing Personnel Pool (PRN Varies)

UMC Health System

About The Position

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. Unit Description It is the goal of the Resource Pool department to assist with staffing needs throughout the hospital by providing supplemental Registered Nurses, Nurse Techs, Nurse Aides or Certified Nursing Assistants as requested by the nursing units. The Resource Pool department assists with staffing licensed and non-licensed staff for Critical Care and Med-Surg departments Patient populations differ based on area staffed and the clinical clusters include: Med-Surg RN: 3E, 3W, GT/SCU, 4E, 4W, Cardiac ICCU, 5W, Med-Surg ICCU, SWCC, OPS, and Endoscopy Critical Care RN: MICU, TSICU, BICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, COPS, Endoscopy, SWCC, EC and PACU. Non-licensed staff: are assigned to nursing units throughout the hospital according to established clinical competency and identified needs. •Job Summary: Students working as nurse technicians are responsible for providing basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse. Nurse tech duties generally include observing patients, recording their vital signs and reporting any changes in their condition. Qualifications A nursing student (RN program) who has completed half of their nursing curriculum and clinical experience. Must have a clinical instructor complete Nurse Tech skills validation form Must provide copy of current nursing transcript Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association Questions? Contact Lori Garcia, Nursing Administrative Assistant Email: [email protected] Call: 806-775-8912 UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources. Benefits: Resilience program Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP) Discounted Pharmacy Cost Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region) Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf UMC Vision, Mission and Standards: Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates

Requirements

A nursing student (RN program) who has completed half of their nursing curriculum and clinical experience.
Must have a clinical instructor complete Nurse Tech skills validation form
Must provide copy of current nursing transcript
Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Students working as nurse technicians are responsible for providing basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse.
Nurse tech duties generally include observing patients, recording their vital signs and reporting any changes in their condition.