Registered Nurse RN Monte Cristo POOL

UHS • Edinburg, TX

116d

About The Position

The primary function of a professional nurse in this position is to assess, plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients. The nurse will interact with hospital staff and ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts, assisting in their resolution. During shifts, the nurse will operate without support from Unit Clerk, Respiratory Therapy, Stroke Team, OB Support, Code Blue support, Phlebotomy, and House Supervisor. Responsibilities include Ventilator Management, Lab Draws (including ABGs), making and receiving phone calls, paging on-call resources, and responding to Code Blue situations. The nurse is accountable for maintaining performance skills and may work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status.

Requirements

• RN Licensure in the State of Texas.
• Willingness to be cross-trained to other unit areas.
• Commitment to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
• Registered Nurse currently licensed in Texas or part of a compact state license.
• Must possess an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree, or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University.
• Current certifications in accordance with AHA Healthcare Provider’s Program.
• Familiarity with basic nursing performance standards as outlined in the TX Nurse Practice Act.
• Pass the Medication Assessment within 3 months with a score of 90% or greater.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients.
• Interact with hospital staff and ancillary departments regarding patient care.
• Assist in resolving patient care concerns and conflicts.
• Operate without support from Unit Clerk, Respiratory Therapy, Stroke Team, OB Support, Code Blue support, Phlebotomy, and House Supervisor during shifts.
• Manage ventilators and perform lab draws including ABGs.
• Make and receive phone calls, and page on-call resources.
• Respond to and activate Code Blue situations.
• Maintain performance skills and adhere to compliance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees