Assist Unit Director with management and coordination of patient care and staff development. Provides direct care to patients on assigned unit using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Functions and performs all technical aspects of nursing care within the framework of established policies and procedures of PRMC. Responsible for managing care of assigned patients and guiding and directing the activities of ancillary staff. May function as a charge nurse. Functions on the nursing unit as assistant to the physician.

Qualifications: Current State license or Compact State License (if lives outside of TX) required.

Education:  ADN degree or higher in nursing required. BSN, preferred.

BLS ? required upon hire and continuously thereafter.

ACLS ? required within 3 months of hire and continuously thereafter. PALS ? required within 3 months of hire and continuously thereafter. Handle with Care ? required within 6 months of hire and annually thereafter.

TNCC ? required within 12 months of hire and annually thereafter.

Certified Professional of Patient Safety - preferred. CEN Certification - preferred.

Experience: 2-4 years emergency nursing experience preferred. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to conduct self in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to guide and direct activities and staff to provide optimal patient care. Utilizes the nursing process as a framework for patient care while recognizing the dignity and worth of each patient. Collaborates with other health care members to maintain a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

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