Rn Temporary - Picu- Sths Children's - Ft 7A-7P

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:

• RN Temporary staff may not have worked for any UHS facility for the past 120 days
• RN Temporary staff will be required to have a minimum of one year of recent relevant acute care experience on a full-time basis or 4 years on a part-time basis;
• RN Temporary staff will be required to float to other areas where they are deemed competent to work;
• RN Temporary staff will be required to be available to work at least 4 full week-end shifts per month as needed by the hospital.  Week-ends are defined as beginning on Friday at 7 p.m. and ending on Monday at 7 a.m.;
• RN Seasonal Special Event staff will be required to be available to work 1 holiday per quarter as assigned by the facility which may include Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Easter or any other holiday designated by STHS if applicable;

 

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, 2016, must possess an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University.
• 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)

For more information about our opportunities, please contact our RN Market Recruiter, Cristina Garza, at cristina.garza@uhsrgv.com or (956)388-2104.

 

EEO Statement

All 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.

 

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