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Ernest Health

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Ernest Health Weslaco, TX, US
Overview

Registered Nurse-Fulltime - Weslaco, Texas

 

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

 

At Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

 

We have a great Fulltime opportunity for a Registered Nurse in Weslaco, Texas.

 

Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Weslaco, Texas provides compassionate inpatient rehabilitative care to the Rio Grande Valley community. As a specialized rehabilitation hospital, we help patients recover from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other disabling conditions through intensive, individualized therapy programs. Our team of rehabilitation experts including physiatrists, therapists, and nursing staff – works closely with each patient to regain strength, mobility, and functional skills, using the latest therapy techniques and equipment. The hospital offers a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere where Spanish and English are spoken to best serve our diverse patient population. Joint Commission-accredited and part of an award-winning regional network, Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital takes pride in delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive care that helps patients achieve remarkable recoveries.

 

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.  These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.  We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”.  These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

 

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

  • PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
  • Flexible and Health Saving account options available
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short-and-long term disability
  • Competitive compensation and shift differentials. CRRN/CCRN pay!

 

Wellness & Work Life balance:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
  • Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

 

Professional Growth:

  • Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
  • Nursing Preceptor bonus program
  • House Supervisor Training
  • Continuing education opportunities

 

What you bring:

  • A passion for providing patient care, strong clinical skills, and a strong collaborator with Physicians and Therapists.  
  • Degree from an accredited Nursing Program.
  • Current State Registered Nurse License.
  • Current CPR

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.

 


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 hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

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Registered Nurse

Prime Healthcare Harlingen, TX
Bonus Amount 10000.00 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Department: Medical Surgical Employment Type: Full Time Shifts Available: Nights Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00 pm to 7:00 am Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX Responsibilities Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission. Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans Qualifications 1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.4. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.5. Ventilator Management experience preferred.6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Pay Transparency Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf #LI-JC5