Registered Nurse Per Diem Pool McAllen

UHS • McAllen, TX

82d • 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

• Two years previous full-time RN experience in an acute care setting
• Three years part-time RN experience in an acute care setting
• Availability to work for one full weekend per month
• Availability to work for one full holiday (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
• Commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct
• 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
• Possess an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University
• Handle with Care (or obtained within six months of employment) in required specialty
• Must have and maintain BLS
• Must have and maintain current certifications according to unit specific needs
• Certifications must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program
• BCLS/CPR must be current upon hire and thereafter
• ACLS must be obtained within 12 months of hire for nurses with a year or less of experience, or within 6 months of hire for nurses with over a year of experience, or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times (if required in unit)
• PALS or ENPC must be obtained within 12 months of hire for nurses with a year or less of experience, or within 6 months of hire for nurses with over a year of experience, or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times (if required in unit)

Nice To Haves

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