Registered Nurse

We've learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas. Registered Nurse Full Time Nights 7P-7A The Family Care Unit is an exciting and unique nursing unit that provides care for women and newborns. Located in the UMC East Tower, the Family Care Unit consists of 44 large, private suites and a Newborn Procedure Area. The Family Care Unit (FCU) staff provide mother-baby care for new moms and babies (referred to as a couplet), as well as nursing care for other types of female patients. Additional patient populations served on the FCU consist of stable antepartum (pregnant), gynecology, Gyn-oncology and medical-surgical patients. Nurses gain knowledge and expertise in postpartum care, neonatal resuscitation, newborn assessment and care, and breastfeeding management/support. Additionally, the Family Care Unit nurses become knowledgeable and skilled in basic electronic fetal monitoring and nursing management of a variety of medical-surgical conditions. The Family Care Unit is an ideal place for nurses looking to optimize their clinical experience, time management, and critical thinking skills in a team-oriented environment. RN Responsibilities:. Must maintain a current CPR certification from American Heart Association. Must maintain a current NRP certification from American Academy of Pediatrics. Provides professional nursing care to patients and provides supervision and guidance to the members of the nursing staff Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Qualifications:. Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License. Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience required. Maternal Newborn Nursing and/or Certified Lactation Counselor Certification preferred. BSN preferred or must be obtained within three years of hire UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.