Registered Nurse Emergency Room
Company: South Texas Health System
Location: Mcallen
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
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 1. 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.2. 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.3. Must have and
maintain BLS4. 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: -BCLS/CPR
Must be current upon hire and thereafter-ACLSIf 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 or ENPC
If 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-NRP If
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 timesCPI -If 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
EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an
environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities
are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are
equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully
commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and
compensation of individuals without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and
sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We
believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is
critical to our success. NoticeAt UHS and all our subsidiaries, our
Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help
prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the
best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take
pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate
experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or
employee will request financial or personal information (Social
Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you
via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail
client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious
of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its
subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at:
https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449. ---- ---- ----
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ABOUT SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM
The South Texas Health System is an integrated system of care
comprised of six unique facilities, six freestanding emergency
departments, multiple physician practices and a broad variety of
outpatient services located in the Texas Rio Grande Valley.
STHS is a regional multi-hospital system that has earned a
reputation for excellence in providing quality healthcare to people
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.
South Texas Health System has compiled a distinguished list of
firsts:
----------------First to offer private behavioral health inpatient
treatment in the Rio Grande Valley
----------------First neonatal surgery center in the Valley
----------------First designated Level III Trauma Center in Hidalgo
County
----------------First and only freestanding hospital for children
in the Rio Grande Valley
Air ambulance services are stationed at South Texas Health System
McAllen. South Texas Air Med is the largest independently owned air
medical provider in the United States. STHS McAllen, STHS Heart,
STHS Edinburg and STHS Children's are equipped with helipads.
JOIN OUR TEAM
If you are looking to build a rewarding career, don't miss out on
the opportunity to work with the South Texas Health System. Your
passion, inspiration and talents are invaluable to us and our
mission to serve others. Our facilities can provide a place for you
to thrive and continue your professional development.
Along with a competitive salary and great benefits package, South
Texas Health System provides professional development opportunities
as well as incentives and sign-on bonuses for qualified
applicants.
Employee Benefits
South Texas Health System offers healthcare, life insurance and
disability benefits to help meet the needs of employees and their
families. As our employee, you may be eligible to choose from a
comprehensive list of benefits and select those that best meet the
needs of you and your family. Among the benefits available to
eligible employees are:--- Medical--- Dental--- Vision--- Insurance
and income protection--- Retirement and savings--- Flexible
Spending Accounts
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