Registered Nurse New Graduate (RN) - Med Surg

Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

PREFERRED EDUCATION : Bachelors Degree

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 

• None for Med/Surg and Behavioral Health


• 1 year in acute/chronic dialysis for Dialysis
  
   

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : 

• 2 years in acute care for Med/Surg


• 2 years in psychiatric facility for Behavioral Health


• 2 years acute/chronic dialysis for Dialysis

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE : 

• Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse. 


• For RN in Behavioral Health: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer into department

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

REQUIRED CCOURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): 

• Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.


• Dialysis Department: In addition to Basic Life Support, ACLS (AHA) must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into the unit.


• Behavioral Health Unit: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention for Behavioral Health must be obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer into role