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Knapp Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Newborn Nursery

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What they do

A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.

$66,553 / year median in Texas

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Registered Nurse
  • Newborn Nursery Knapp Medical Center
  • 3.
3 Weslaco, TX Job Details Full-time 3 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Bereavement leave
Qualifications RN License BLS Certification Full Job Description Overview:
Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Newborn Nursery Location:
    Knapp Medical Center
  • Weslaco, TX Full-Time | Nights | 12
  • Hour Shifts The Nursery Registered Nurse provides specialized care to newborn infants in the newborn nursery, typically within the first few hours to days of life.
Their primary goal is to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of newborns, and to support new parents in early infant care. 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 Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Knapp Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Knapp Medical Center is an award-winning, not-for-profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas. With 227 beds, the community hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology. Knapp serves as the only acute care hospital in the Mid-Valley area, as well as Weslaco's only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery. Knapp has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to Mid-Valley residents for 60 years. More than 300 physicians serve on the hospital's medical staff. Knapp also serves as one of the largest employers in the Mid-Valley, employing more than 450 people. For more information, please call 956-968-8567 or visit www.

KnappMed.org
Responsibilities:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Provides for a safe environment for patients and visitors. Utilizes the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriateness of care from post delivery stabilization through discharge.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1.
Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State. 2. BCLS upon hire and maintain current. 3. NRP within 30 days of hire and maintain current #LI-DL1
Employment Status:
Full Time Shift:
Nights Equal Employment Opportunity:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • Bereavement/Mental Health Leave
  • Financial Aid/Assistance