Registered Nurse FT Acute Rehab McAllen

UHS • McAllen, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The RN is responsible for managing patients admitted or being seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures. They perform the primary function of a professional nurse leader in assessing, planning, guiding, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients. The RN provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. They provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Assessments related to specific conditions, therapies and interventions are required. The RN shall oversee and guide nursing employees that are under their supervision. Responsible for interaction with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts with identification and assistance in resolutions. May be occasions when it will be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call/call-back status. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Texas, or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary RN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license
• Must possess an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University
• Must have and maintain BLS
• Must have and maintain current certifications, according to unit specific needs (e.g., BCLS/CPR)
• Commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Managing patients admitted or being seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures
• Assessing, planning, guiding, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients
• Providing safe, competent nursing care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy
• Providing professional leadership and support to the healthcare team
• Overseeing and guiding nursing employees under their supervision
• Interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts
• Identifying and assisting in the resolution of patient care issues
• Working weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call/call-back status as necessary
• Demonstrating Service Excellence standards

What This Job Offers

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