Job Description
Description
Introduction
Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Las Palmas Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a Telemetry Registered Nurse you can be a part of change.
Benefits
Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a Telemetry Registered Nurse. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY:
The RN staff nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures ofLas Palmas Del Sol Healthcareand the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. In collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family and other members of the health care team, the clinical RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and coordinates treatment plans
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: POPULATION SERVED:
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process for Telemetry patients
- Monitors and recognizes changes in the patient’s behavioral, neurological and physiological status and takes appropriate action
- Administers and monitors the effects of medications, treatments and procedures performed on the patient.
- Assists with unit employee process activities, including orientation and professional development
- Demonstrates knowledge of established policies and procedures which regulate the practice of nursing
- Participates and cooperates in the Quality Improvement activities of the department
- Maintains and practices quality patient care through the effective use of resources and personnel.
- Educates the patient/family based on individual needs
- Other duties as assigned within scope and practice of licensure
REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION:
- RN licensed in State of Texas/Compact.
- BCLS certified
- Current ACLS
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Associates Degree or BSN
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:
- Critical Care Background
- Dysrhythmia Recognition
- Proficiency in EKG
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
- Medical nursing unit experience preferred
- Read and write basic English with basic skills necessary to transfer physician orders
- Knowledge of body substance isolation
- Ability to move in excess of 100 pounds with assistance from others
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills
Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Telemetry Registered Nurse opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.