Registered Nurse (RN)-5West

Registered Nurse (RN)-5West

Registered Nurse (RN)

5 West (Medical / Surgical, Telemetry)

Job Location : Lubbock, TX

Shift : 7p-7a

Status : Full Time

Hours per Pay-period : 72-84

Description

5 West is a 34 bed, medical / surgical, telemetry unit. 5 West is a fast paced unit that delivers top-notch patient care. The teamwork on 5 West is one of a kind. Nursing staff work together to ensure patients are receiving very good care, and the nurses are there for each other every step of the way. 5 West is truly a unified unit with engaged nursing staff. Management has an open-door policy with a strong commitment to foster a positive, daily work environment. Employee satisfaction on 5 West has ranked at the 99

th

percentile for the past three years.

Medical-surgical nurses care for patients from adolescence throughout the life span. Medical-surgical nurses are skilled in assessing, diagnosing, and treating actual or potential alterations in functional ability and lifestyle. The goal of patient care is to restore or maintain optimal health. In addition to providing safe and high-quality patient care throughout the hospital stay, med / surg nurses often are the last ones discussing discharge instructions with patients and families to ensure every detail is taken care of.

Nurses may take anywhere from 3 to 6 patients. Average patient load is 4 to 5 patients per nurse. Nurse Care hours are equal for day shift and night shift.

Medical-Surgical nursing is a gratifying and rewarding field – especially at UMC.

Orientation

UMC General Hospital Orientation

UMC General Nursing Orientation

Electronic Documentation training.

Individualized Unit Specific Orientation

Unit specific orientation is in addition to UMC’s General Hospital Orientation and General Nursing Orientation.

Orientation consists of observation, classroom, and clinical hours over a 6 to 8 week period.

During clinical orientation, you are paired with an experienced nurse preceptor. Preceptor selection is based on matching personality and learning style.

Opportunities

You will also have many opportunities for professional growth and development. Committee involvement is encouraged in order to improve patient care and processes. Committees are available at the unit level as well as hospital level.

Other opportunities include mentoring and self-scheduling to promote a good work / life balance.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

Valid Texas Nursing License Required.

Current CPR certification from American Heart Association.

Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.

Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Ability to perform work that requires walking, sitting and standing most of the time while on duty. Occasional lifting or patients with assistance is required.

Benefits

Full-time benefit package inclusive of health and dental coverage

Competitive compensation based on education and experience

Relocation assistance package if relocating >

75 miles / To reside in Lubbock, Texas

Educational Reimbursement for RN / BSN / MSN

Eligible for overtime pay after 40 hours per week

Eligible for yearly annual increase

Eligible for Career Ladder after 12 months

Uniform Payroll deduction

Certification Exam reimbursement

Long Term Disability / Group Life Insurance / Group Dependent Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tax Sheltered Annuity Program

Supplemental Insurance Programs

Healthcare and Dependent care spending accounts

PTO and Extended Illness

UMC Health System is the leader in comprehensive healthcare delivery in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. More than 300,000 patients a year have come to expect our dedication to service and the top-tier care we provide. UMC Health System employs almost 3,000 people. The system has been honoured among the Best Places to Work in Texas. We pride ourselves with having one of the highest employee satisfaction rates in the nation. Through UMC’s partnership with Texas Tech University, the health system produces ground-breaking research and innovative technology, including a number of nationally recognized clinical trials in breast and prostate cancers. Patients of the Southwest Cancer Treatment and Research Center are treated with the most modern medical systems available. Since opening in 1978, UMC has been the first to offer lifesaving services to the region.

UMC's Children's Hospital was the first to have neonatal and pediatric intensive care units.

UMC maintains the region’s only Level I Trauma Center.

UMC's Timothy J. Harnar Regional Burn Center is the burn center between Dallas and Phoenix.

UMC was recently recognized by WomenCertified with the Top Hospital for Patient Experience Award.

We hope you will choose UMC Health System, where “Service is Our Passion.”

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