staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $52K-65K per year

Company: South Texas Health System
Location: Mcallen
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Job Description:

South Texas Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in MCALLEN, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Staff
  Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY:-- The RN is responsible for managing patients admitted or being seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures; performs 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. Provides 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.-- Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:
• Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.EDUCATION / LICENSURE:
• 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. BSN preferred.
• Effective January 6, 2012, must possess an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University. New graduate RN's 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.
• Must have and maintain BLS
• Must have and maintain current certifications, according to unit specific needs.-- Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program (for any and all certifications applicable through the AHA program) - please check all that apply:--XBCLS/CPRMust be current upon hire and thereafterXACLSIf required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Delivery or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire;nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times--PALS-- orENPCIf required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire;nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times--NRPIf required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Deliver or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire,nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times--TNCC-- --or T-CAR(TCAR only for ICCU not ED)If required in unit, must have and maintain certification within eighteen months after hire;or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times--STABLEIf required in unit, must obtain within 12 months of hire,or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times--CPIIf required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times--SAMAIf required in unit, must obtain Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within 90 days of starting unit orientation.South Texas Health System Job ID #171691-en-us. Posted job title: Registered Nurse SurgeryAbout South Texas Health SystemSouth Texas Health System-- (STHS) is a regional multi-hospital system that has earned a reputation for excellence in providing quality healthcare to residents of the Rio Grande Valley. STHS offers a comprehensive array of medical services, including cardiovascular, maternity and women's health, emergency and surgical care, along with specialty programs in chest pain, pediatrics, diabetes, wound care, bariatric surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, rehabilitation and behavioral health services

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