RN - PRN FED Alamo
UHS
Summary
Performs the primary function of a professional nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions.
Job description
Position Summary
Performs the primary function of a professional nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions.
This position will, during his/her shift operate without Unit Clerk, Respiratory Therapy, Stroke Team, OB Support, Code Blue support, Phlebotomy and House Supervisor. FED Registered Nurses are responsible for, but not limited to Ventilator Management, Lab Draws including ABGs, placing phone calls and receiving/answering phone calls, paging on call resources, Responding/Activating Code Blue and Housekeeping as needed. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills.
Position does work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status.
Qualifications
- RN Licensure in State of Texas
- Require availability to work for one full weekend per month
- Require availability to work for one full holiday, recognized by STHS (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
- Willingness to be cross trained to other unit areas
- Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct
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
- Must possess an Associate-Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University
- New graduate RNs in possession of a permit to practice in the State of Texas may provide documentation from their RN program validating their completion of nursing program requirements
- Applicants must have, obtain according to job description and thereafter maintain current certifications: BCLS/CPR (current upon hire), ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI (RN with one year or less of experience may obtain within 12 months of hire; RN with over one year of experience obtain within 6 months of hire)
- Applicants must be familiar with basic nursing performance standards as outlined in the TX Nurse Practice Act
- Must pass the Medication Assessment within 3 months of coming to the department with a score of 90% or greater
Requirements
- RN Licensure in State of Texas
- Associate-Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University
- BCLS/CPR certification current upon hire
- ACLS certification required for FED RN
- PALS certification required for FED RN
- NRP certification required for FED RN
- TNCC certification required for FED RN
- CPI certification required for FED RN
- Familiar with basic nursing performance standards as outlined in the TX Nurse Practice Act
- Must pass the Medication Assessment within 3 months with a score of 90% or greater
- Availability to work one full weekend per month
- Availability to work one full holiday per year
- Willingness to be cross trained to other unit areas
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.