RN II - Critical Care (Surgical Hospital)

Position Overview

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and coordinates all nursing care for patients following established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization’s vision and mission, utilizes patient age and cultural diversity knowledge, and contributes to performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Location: University Medical Center of El Paso · UMCSH Operating Room
Schedule: Full Time, Days, Varies

Required Qualifications

• Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits effective interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes
• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow instructions and safety precautions
• Experience: One year as a Registered Nurse in a hospital-based acute care setting
• License/Certification:
  • Current Texas or compact RN license to practice in Texas
  • Current CPR training program
  • ACLS obtained within 6 months of starting the position
  • PALS obtained within 6 months for Endoscopy, Emergency, Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology, Operating Room, Recovery, and Ambulatory Surgical Unit
  • TNCC or ATCN obtained within 1 year for Emergency, ICU, IMCU, Neuro ICU, and Recovery
  • ENPC obtained within 1 year for the Emergency Department
• Education: Bachelor degree in Nursing required