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Laredo Medical Center's (LMC) Prep/hold Department is now hiring a full-time (RN) Registered Nurse to work in our thriving department at LMC's 326 bed acute care hospital. The department is a 21 bed unit in the main campus of Laredo Medical Center. This is a busy unit that does pre-op as well as recovery for the surgical services area and all outpatient procedures. There will be some weekend work. We offer full time hours. The Hospital is located in sunny Laredo, Texas, just 150 miles south of historic San Antonio. Sign-on and relocation bonuses are available for eligible applicants!
Position's Purpose and Essential Functions:
Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Will report to the charge nurse and the Director of Surgical Services. Requires an associate's degree and is certified as a registered nurse. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Job Requirements Include:
- Required: Graduate of an accredited RN program.
- Required: Licensed as a R.N. by the Texas State Board of Registered Nurse Examiners.
- Required: CPR (within 30 days of hire), PALS and ACLS. Some may be completed within first 90 days of hire cost-free at the Hospital.
- Required: Internship or 3 months experience as an RN.
- Preferred: Pre-op experience as an RN, LPN or Nurse Tech.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation are preferred for applicants with less than 1 year of applicable experience in nursing.
- Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.
- ***Sign-on and relocation available for eligible candidates***
