Registered Nurse

Athens, Texas

UT Health Athens
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Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time , Labor & Delivery Recovery Post Partum (LDRP) Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Athena, TX .


Why Join Us?


Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .

Get to Know Your Team:

  • UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates and administers care to a unit specific patient population utilizing a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure that each patient receives nursing care appropriate to his/her illness or condition.
  • Provides clinical supervision to the clinical, professional, and auxiliary staff to ensure the continuous delivery of quality patient care.
  • Works cooperatively with appropriate medical staff to ensure accomplishment of hospital and departmental goals.
  • Manages departmental activities in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and ensures that care is delivered consistent with physician orders and treatment protocols.
  • Oversees the implementation of a plan of care appropriate to each patient's needs.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of professional nursing
  • Current Texas Licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of employment

Date Posted: 01 April 2025
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