New Grad Nurses

Overview

At Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital of Lubbock , our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 7 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Brain Injury, Stroke and Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Certification.

At our 93-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Lubbock and the surrounding areas.

We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.

We are seeking a Graduate Nurse to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe.

Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals is always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside.

Employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members.

Ernest Health provides a variety of benefits to all our employees including :

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• FSA and HSA (with employer matching) options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition and Continuing Education reimbursement
• Earned Time Off

Full-Time and Part-Time Clinical positions are also eligible for :

• Clinical Career Ladder levels
• Nursing Preceptor Programs
• PCT Career Path levels
• CRRN or CCRN Certification Pay

Qualifications

Required Skills :

• Successful completion of accredited Registered Nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• Must have Graduate Nurse (GN) permit in Texas hospitals
• Current CPR Certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Additional Qualifications / Skills :

• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including : data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and / or infection control standards.

We're located in the following states :

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Montana
• New Mexico
• Ohio
• South Carolina
• Texas
• Utah
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Graduate Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit.

The role is also responsible for patient assessments, planning, supervising, interventions, and evaluations designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help the patient adapt to an altered lifestyle.

Integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.