RN Charge 2C AM Telemetry /MedSurg

Company: Laredo Medical Center
Location: Laredo
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Join our team! Laredo Medical Center's 2C Med Surg Unit provides 34 private patient rooms for specialized care for treating complex medical and surgical patients. As a charge nurse you will plan, direct, and evaluate the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit or during an assigned shift. Coordinates the activities of the unit and directs, organizes, and assigns work. Assesses, monitors, and educates on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary. Will supervise nurses on shift to ensure patient safety is kept. Relocation and Sign-on Bonuses are available for qualified candidates. Skype or other Virtual Interviewing Processes (VIP) are available for out-of-town applicants. Read the full position description below.Position's Purpose and Essential Functions:Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Minimum job requirements for education and license include an associate's degree, and must be certified as a registered nurse from an accredited school of professional nursing. Must be licensed in the State of Texas. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within this particular field.Applicants Job Requirements Include:Requires an associate's degree and is certified as a registered nurse. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Letter of Recommendation are preferred for applicants with less than 1 year of applicable experience in nursing.
• BLS (or obtained during orientation.
• Licensed as a R.N. by the Texas State Board of Registered Nurse Examiners.
• Preferred: one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
• ACLS, PALS, or NRP (or obtained within six months of employment) in required specialty. May be obtained within six months of hire cost-free at the Hospital.
• Handle with Care (or obtained within six months of employment) in required specialty.
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.
• Relocation and Sign-on Bonuses Available for qualified candidates.

Keywords: Laredo Medical Center, Laredo , RN Charge 2C AM Telemetry /MedSurg, Healthcare , Laredo, Texas