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Ernest Health

Registered Nurse Full Time

Ernest Health, Weslaco, Texas, United States, 78596


Overview:

At

Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital , our hospital has been ranked in the

Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 4 years

and has earned The Joint Commissions Stroke Certification and Amputee Certification. At our 32-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals is always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside.Employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Ernest Health provides a variety of benefits to all our employees including:PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan optionsFSA and HSA (with employer matching) options availableDental and Vision coverage401K with employer matchingLife insuranceShort-and-long term disabilityPet insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness ProgramTuition and Continuing Education reimbursementEarned Time OffFull-Time and Part-Time Clinical positions are also eligible for:Clinical Career Ladder levelsNursing Preceptor ProgramsPCT Career Path levelsCRRN or CCRN Certification Pay

Qualifications:Required Skills:Successful completion of accredited Registered Nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.Current state license as a Registered Nurse required.Current CPR Certification required.One (1) year recent experience preferred. Acute care setting preferred.ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.Additional Qualifications/Skills:Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.Demonstrates critical thinking skills.Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.Effective organizational and time management skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.Ability to work closely and professionally with others.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.Are you interested in relocating? Check out our other opportunities:

https://careers.ernesthealth.com/careers-home/We're located in the following states:ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoIdahoIndianaMontanaNew MexicoOhioSouth CarolinaTexasUtahWisconsinWyoming

Responsibilities:The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit. The role is also responsible for patient assessments, planning, supervising, interventions, and evaluations designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help the patient adapt to an altered life style. Integrates the hospitals mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.