Registered Nurse (RN) PRN - PCU

Job Description

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients' needs with the nurse competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two years in acute care. Previous clinical nursing experience in med/surg, telemetry or ICU REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire. AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (ADULT CRITICAL CARE, TELEMETRY, INTERIM CRITICAL CARE UNITS). Should be completed before the end of the orientation period AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (PEDI ICU). Should be completed before the end of the orientation period AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (NICU). S.T.A.B.L.E. for NICU- Level 2 Nursery-Must provide proof of prior completion or obtain within 6 months of hire or transfer date into unit (Renewal is not required).