Float Pool Registered Nurse

Description

 Full Time; Days/Nights

History:

Martin County Hospital District (MCHD) was organized in 1967 and has boundaries coterminous with Martin County, Texas. It is located in the heart of West Texas. Opened in 1949, the hospital was originally located near downtown Stanton. This facility served the community well for many years but was replaced with a state of the art 18 bed facility in 2012. The new facility is located on I20 and has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital.  

Summary of Responsibilities: 

Cover open shifts, both day or night, in patient   care departments wherever there is a need to ensure adequate staffing levels.   Has principal responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge process of   each assigned patient to attain optimal health and continuity of care. The RN administers medications and   treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical   nursing practice. The RN is responsible for directing, monitoring, and   evaluating care delegated to non-licensed personnel ensuring that the plan of   care is carried out in a safe environment.    

Requirements

Job Qualifications: 

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Knowledge of nursing theories and practices. Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Current Registered Nurse license certified by the State of Texas required. PALS, TNCC and ACLS preferred.
• One (1) year experience as a Professional Registered Nurse in a hospital environment preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Requirements: 

• Must be available to work all shifts.
• Must be available to cover open shifts, both day and night, wherever there is a need to ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Must be available to respond and report to work within two (2) hours when called upon due to staffing situation demands.
• Work a minimum of 36 hours per work week.
• Attendance will be considered a part of the performance standard. Poor attendance (two (2) cancellations of scheduled work, and/or two (2) declinations of requests to work during staffing situation demands) may be considered grounds for removal of Float Pool position.

Mission Statement

Committed to excellence, Martin County Hospital District will provide the highest quality, compassionate care to improve the lives of those we serve.

Vision Statement

Martin County Hospital District strives to ensure the availability and viability of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting.

Martin County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, strong morals, values, and ethics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.