What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Nurse / RN LDRP position at UT Health East Texas?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Labor & Delivery Recovery Post Partum (LDRP) Registered Nurse (RN) in Athena, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke-ready facility; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit, radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and administers care to a unit specific patient population utilizing a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure that each patient receives nursing care appropriate to his/her illness or condition.
- Provides clinical supervision to the clinical, professional, and auxiliary staff to ensure the continuous delivery of quality patient care.
- Works cooperatively with appropriate medical staff to ensure accomplishment of hospital and departmental goals.
- Manages departmental activities in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and ensures that care is delivered consistent with physician orders and treatment protocols.
- Oversees the implementation of a plan of care appropriate to each patient’s needs.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of professional nursing
- Current Texas Licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of employment