Staff Nurse
Overview
Becoming a Nurse at University Health is a great way to step up and be there for the people of South Texas. They look up to us, and as a Nurse at UH, we’ll look to you to help carry out this mission in an environment that has been designated, and redesignated, as a Magnet Health Organization by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) for more than a decade. From your first day, you’ll be hands on with our patients while gaining valuable experience, earning excellent benefits and making a real impact on people’s lives.
- Full Time
- Level:
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
- Salary: $63K-$96K
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Success Profile
What does it take to build a successful Staff Nurse? career at University Health? Take a look the top qualities we’re after and see if you have the right mix.
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Empathetic
- Problem-solver
- Detail-oriented
- Strong Communicator
At University Health, we are strongly committed to quality, compassion and innovation in everything we do here and in our community.
This is a great place to be exposed to many different types of patients, procedures and disease processes.
Acute Care Nurse
Learn more about what it means to be a nurse at University Health
Benefits
We believe in taking care of those who care for our community and provide each of our health care professionals with the benefits they need to thrive in all aspects of their lives.
Rewards
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Healthcare
Medical: Excellent coverage for individuals and families with very low premiums and co-pays, and ZERO co-pays for medications filled at University Health. Dental, vision, pet insurance, flexible and health spending accounts.
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
Generous accrual rates that start on day one.
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Retirement
We offer both a 457(b) and 403(b) deferred compensation programs.
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Education Reimbursement
Including college tuition reimbursement up to $600 per semester, continuing education up to $400 and certification reimbursement.
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Life and Disability
Basic life paid by University Health, with optional plans for life and disability insurance.
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Health and Wellness
Employee discounts, including gym memberships, employee health clinic, healing arts program, community events.
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides basic leadership skills for assigned patients, collaborates with other departments and begins process of proactive thinking when implementing the plan of care. Facilitates activities of emotional connection with families in the NICU and administers nursing care to those patients whose condition warrants care within the scope of practice as a Nurture Specialist (Nurture Specialist training provided). Assess and evaluates the patient and institutes the appropriate nursing measures which incur the administration of safe, efficient and effective nursing care. Works with unit staff in a collaborative manner to meet the care goals for the patients. Accepts mentoring from experienced staff. Serves as mentor to the staff nurse and ancillary personnel.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one year experience required. NICU nursing experience is required. Verification of course completion in accordance with all American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider guidelines is required. BSN highly preferred. Additional lactation training, particularly in NICU, is preferred. Current NRP Certification highly preferred, required in the first quarter of employment.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.
Events
We host a variety of events designed to educate our staff and community members on a wide range of subjects, from valuable skills to support and more.
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