Registered Nurse FT Nights ER McAllen

UHS • McAllen, TX

10h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) manages patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures and performs the professional nursing functions of assessing, planning, guiding, and evaluating patient care. The RN provides safe, competent care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy, using Patient Centered Care as the foundation for nursing care. The role includes assessments related to specific conditions, therapies, and interventions; professional leadership and support for the healthcare team; and oversight and guidance of supervised nursing employees. The RN also interacts with hospital staff and ancillary departments about patient care, concerns, and conflicts, and assists with resolving them. The position may require work on weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, or on-call/call-back status, and requires demonstrating Service Excellence standards at all times.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license in Texas, a compact-state license, or a valid temporary Texas RN license while awaiting a permanent license.
• Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree, or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University. New graduate RNs with a Texas permit to practice may provide documentation from their RN program validating completion of nursing program requirements.
• Must have and maintain BLS.
• Must have and maintain current certifications according to unit-specific needs, as applicable.
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, including compliance with policies and procedures, attendance at required training, and immediate reporting of suspected compliance issues.
• Acute care experience is preferred: one year full-time or three years part-time.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• One year full-time or three years part-time experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures.
• Assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients.
• Provide safe, competent nursing care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
• Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Perform assessments related to specific conditions, therapies, and interventions.
• Oversee and guide nursing employees under the RN's supervision.
• Interact with hospital staff and ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts, and assist with resolutions.
• Demonstrate Service Excellence standards at all times.
• Comply with the facility's Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures; attend required training and promptly report suspected compliance issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree