Registered Nurse

Job Summary:

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Medical/Surgical and Telemetry Registered Nurse capable of assuming Charge Nurse responsibilities. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care to a diverse patient population ranging from one month of age through end of life in a short-term acute care setting. Daily tasks include patient assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Critical to this role is strong communication and collaboration with patients, providers, and other team members to ensure high-quality care.

Location:Plainview, Texas, United States

Responsibilities:

- Function as a fully independent staff nurse managing a standard patient ratio of 1:6.
- Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities independently as needed.
- Provide skilled nursing care to patients ranging from one month of age through end of life.
- Perform clinical assessments, administer medications, and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team of providers and staff.
- Maintain broad clinical competency to address varying patient acuities and age groups.

Required Skills & Certifications:

- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
- Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
- Minimum of two years of hospital, home health, or hospice care experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field.
- Valid driver's license, car insurance, and automobile for field work.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

- Previous experience specifically in a Charge Nurse role.
- Experience working in a Level IV Trauma Center or short-term acute care facility.

Special Considerations:

- Facility is a 49-bed Short Term Acute Care Level IV Trauma Center.
- Standard patient ratio is 1:6.
- Floating between units is not required.
- On-call shifts are not required.
- Broad clinical competency is essential due to the wide age range of patients.
- Dress code requires RNs to wear Navy Blue scrubs.
- Free parking is available in any unrestricted space.

Scheduling:
- Six weekend shifts are required per schedule period.
- Block scheduling is not required or guaranteed.
- 48-hour work weeks are not approved.,