RN - PRN FED Ware

UHS • Edinburg, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs the primary function of a professional nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions. This position will, during his/her shift operate without Unit Clerk, Respiratory Therapy, Stroke Team, OB Support, Code Blue support, Phlebotomy and House Supervisor. FED Registered Nurses are responsible for, but not limited to Ventilator Management, Lab Draws including ABGs, placing phone calls and receiving/answering phone calls, paging on call resources, Responding/Activating Code Blue and Housekeeping as needed. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned. Position does work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status.

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.
• Possess an Associate-Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University.
• New graduate RNs in possession of a permit to practice in the State of Texas may provide documentation from their RN program validating their completion of nursing program requirements.
• Familiar with basic nursing performance standards as outlined in the TX Nurse Practice Act.
• Must pass the Medication Assessment within 3 months of coming to the department with a score of 90% or greater.

Nice To Haves

• Current BCLS/CPR certification.
• Current ACLS certification (required for FED RN; RN with one year or less of experience may obtain within 12 months of hire; RN with over one year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire. If hired with a current certification must keep current at all times).
• Current PALS certification (required for FED RN; RN with one year or less of experience may obtain within 12 months of hire; RN with over one year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire. If hired with a current certification must keep current at all times).
• Current NRP certification (required for FED RN; RN with one year or less of experience may obtain within 12 months of hire; RN with over one year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire. If hired with a current certification must keep current at all times).
• Current TNCC certification (required for FED RN; RN with one year or less of experience may obtain within 12 months of hire; RN with over one year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire. If hired with a current certification must keep certification current).
• Current CPI certification (required for FED RN; RN with one year or less of experience may obtain within 12 months of hire; RN with over one year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire. If hired with a current certification must keep current at all times).

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients.
• Interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions.
• Operating without Unit Clerk, Respiratory Therapy, Stroke Team, OB Support, Code Blue support, Phlebotomy and House Supervisor during shift.
• Ventilator Management.
• Lab Draws including ABGs.
• Placing phone calls and receiving/answering phone calls.
• Paging on call resources.
• Responding/Activating Code Blue and Housekeeping as needed.
• Maintaining performance skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree