*25,000 sign on bonus to eligible RNs*

-Sign On Bonus! $25,000 dollars-

Relocation Available-

Virtual Interviews-

Laredo Medical Center's (LMC) Pediatric unit is now hiring a full time (FT) Registered Nurse (RN) to work with the general pediatric population at LMC's 326 bed acute care hospital. The department is a secure, 14 bed unit in the main campus of Laredo Medical Center. Opportunities to cross-train and float to the NICU and other areas of the hospital are available and optimized in periods of fluctuating census. Both units report directly to the Director of NICU. 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! Skype or other Virtual Interviewing Processes (VIP) are available for out-of-town 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. Reports to a Director of NICU.

Minimum job requirements for education and license include an associate's degree, and must be certified as a registered nurse from an accredited school of professional nursing. Must be licensed in the State of Texas. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within this particular field.

Applicants Job Requirements Include:

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Internship or 3 months experience as an RN.
• Letter of Recommendation are preferred for applicants with less than 1 year of applicable experience in nursing.
• Preferably NICU/Pedi/Post-Partum experience as an RN, LPN or Nurse Tech
• Licensed as a R.N. by the Texas State Board of Registered Nurse Examiners. CPR, NRP and STABLE required. Some may be completed within first 90 days of hire cost-free at the Hospital.
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.
• Sign-on and relocation available for eligible candidates.

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Education

• Associates or better in Nursing

• Bachelors or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

• L-TX-RN License
• C-STABLE
• C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac
• C-AHA/AAP-NRP

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals