Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Floor 1

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Harlingen Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Harlingen Medical Center is a Level IV Trauma Designated hospital that specializes in Cardiovascular Service, Emergency Services, Neuroscience, Orthopedic Services, Radiology, Rehabilitation Services and Surgical Services. Harlingen Medical Center has provided high-quality "Patient Focused Care" to the residents of Western Cameron County for more than 15 years. Harlingen Medical Center, one of South Texas's best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds--a warm, caring environment, close to home while providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities.

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Nights

Hours: 12 hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health

• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions

• Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status

• Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions

• Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met

• Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.

• Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

4. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

5. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.

6. Ventilator Management experience preferred.

7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred