Charge Nurse / RN Acute Vascular

Overview:

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Acute Vascular Medical Surgical Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX. 

 

Why Join Us? 

 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better  

• Thrive:  We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition  assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.  
• People-First:  We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.  
• Make Healthcare Better:  We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .  

Get to Know Your Team:  

• UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Learn About A Day in the Life of a Med Surg RN:

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and administers care to a unit specific patient population utilizing a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure that each patient receives nursing care appropriate to his/her illness or condition.
• Provides clinical supervision to the clinical, professional, and auxiliary staff to ensure the continuous delivery of quality patient care.
• Works cooperatively with appropriate medical staff to ensure accomplishment of hospital and departmental goals.
• Manages departmental activities in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and ensures that care is delivered consistent with physician’s orders and treatment protocols.
• Oversees the implementation of a plan of care appropriate to each patient’s needs. 

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of professional nursing 
• Current Texas RN License
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of employment 

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Two years of inpatient/acute care nursing experience 
• One Year of Charge Nurse experience