Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedic Trauma Acute Care

Registered NurseFull Time Nights 7P-7A UMC Health System Lubbock, TexasUMC's Mission, Vision and Standards Include:Vision Statement: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the CountryMission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow's healthcare professionals.Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and RespectDepartmental Description 3 West is a 33 bed Medical Surgical Orthopedic Trauma and Surgical Unit. We provide quality patient care to a diverse patient population; young adults up to geriatrics, planned joint replacements to trauma, and patients admitted for other medical disease processes. The specialty focus for 3 West is orthopedics trauma and surgery; total joint replacements and fractures. 3 West offers a Joint Mobility Camp for our patients that have undergone joint procedures. 3 West provides a learning conducive comprehensive orientation that uses interdisciplinary collaboration.Job Summary: Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.Qualifications:Graduation from an accredited School of NursingValid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact LicenseMust maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart AssociationBSN required or must be obtained within 3 years.Med-surg certification preferred and encouragedOrientation:UMC Hospital Orientation & Nursing OrientationUnit specific orientation to be determined by the hiring departmentOrientation length is individually based and will be determined by DirectorGalen E-learning Curriculum Modules / Online Nursing Competency ValidationCerner electronic documentation trainingUMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.