Responsibilities This opportunity is full-time, offers full benefits and a flexible schedule. The basic purpose of nursing is to provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Additionally, nursing will provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. The Standards of Practice set forth by the professional nursing associations will provide guidelines for the competent, safe and professional practice.
Benefits available for our Registered Nurse (RN) include: - Tuition Assistance
- Career Development opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug plan
- 401K with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- SoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
If you would like to learn more about the Registered Nurse (RN) position before applying, please contact one of our nurse recruiters at (903) 416-4050 What do our current nurses value at Texoma Medical Center & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.
Qualifications Basic Purpose of the Job: Responsible for managing health problems and coordinating age appropriate health care to the patient. Part of the innovative care team that will meet the individual needs of the patients and their family. Functions independently and under a collaborative agreement with the supervising physician and receives administrative supervision from a clinical departmental director. Practices in accordance with hospital rules and regulations and the APNs professional body's standard of care providing evidence-based age appropriate care in an age appropriate care model. Included in their scope of practice is performing histories, examinations, ordering appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures along with prescribing pharmalogical and non-pharmalogical interventions. Manages chronic patient conditions and is instrumental in providing patient/family education. Active as a respected member of the healthcare team designed to meet the individual needs of the patient and their family. Takes key responsibility as a patient advocate and ensuring referral of the patient when necessary. Affects direct patient care according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and Texoma Medical Center Standards of Nursing Care policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements: - Recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).
- Three years experience in acute care specialty nursing. Three years in Advanced Practice preferred.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines and all required Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Healthcare Provider courses will be provided during new hire orientation or upon transfer, and must be completed prior to working in a clinical setting.
- Must maintain all clinical competencies for area of supervision.
- Must maintain all additional certifications required by area of supervision.
- Clinical certification in area of supervision preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess critical thinking skills, sound decision making and problem solving abilities.
- Must be service excellence focused (strong customer service and team building skills).
- Ability to communicate clearly defined expectations.
- Excellent computer skills in a variety of healthcare related computer programs as well as the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent conflict resolution skills as well as project management skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.
- Must be clinically competent in area of population served.
- Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel.
