RN MED-SURG SEASONAL

Registered Nurse

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: RN Seasonal Special Event staff may not have worked for any UHS facility for the past 3 months (90 days); RN Seasonal Special Event staff will be required to have a minimum of two years of recent relevant acute care experience on a full-time basis or 4 years on a part-time basis; RN Seasonal Special Event staff will be required to float to other areas where they are deemed competent to work; RN Seasonal Special Event 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 FDRMC 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. Must have and maintain BLS and ACLS. 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) RN must have a minimum of 3 years in Med-surg or related department.