Registered Nurse RN PT MS/Tele III McAllen

UHS • McAllen, TX

3h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) manages patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures. The RN performs the primary function of a professional nurse leader by assessing, planning, guiding, and evaluating patient care, and provides safe, competent nursing care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Patient-centered care is the foundation for nursing care, including assessments related to specific conditions, therapies, and interventions.

The RN provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team, oversees and guides supervised nursing employees, and interacts with hospital staff and ancillary departments about patient care, concerns, and conflicts, helping identify and resolve issues. The RN demonstrates Service Excellence standards. The role may require work on weekends, holidays, evenings, or nights, and may include on-call or call-back status.

Requirements

• Prefer one year of full-time or three years of part-time experience in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrate commitment to and adherence to the STHS Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, including following policies and procedures, attending required training, and promptly reporting suspected compliance issues to the Compliance Officer.
• Hold a current Texas Registered Nurse license, a compact-state license, or a valid temporary Texas RN license while awaiting a permanent license.
• Possess an 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 program requirements.
• Have and maintain BLS certification.
• Maintain current certifications according to unit-specific needs, in accordance with applicable American Red Cross or American Heart Association healthcare-provider program curricula.
• BCLS/CPR certification must be current upon hire and thereafter.
• If ACLS is required for the unit, nurses with one year or less of experience must obtain it within 12 months of hire, except in Labor and Delivery or Post-Partum, where it must be obtained within six months; nurses with more than one year of experience must obtain it within six months of hire. Those hired with current ACLS certification must keep it current.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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.
• Conduct 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 identifying and resolving issues.
• Demonstrate Service Excellence standards at all times.

What This Job Offers

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