Description

History:

Martin County Hospital District (MCHD) was organized in 1967 and has boundaries coterminous with Martin County, Texas. It is located in the heart of West Texas. Opened in 1949, the hospital was originally located near downtown Stanton. This facility served the community well for many years, but was replaced with a state of the art 18 bed facility in 2012. The new facility is located on I20, and has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Has principal responsibility for the total   nursing care, assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge process of each assigned patient to attain optimal   health and continuity of care. The RN   administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in   keeping with the current clinical nursing practice. The RN is responsible for   directing, monitoring, and evaluating care delegated to non-licensed   personnel ensuring that the plan of care is carried out in a safe   environment. Cross-trains to all patient care departments to ensure adequate  staffing levels.     

Requirements

Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Professional   Nursing.   

Licenses/Certificates:
• Current Registered Nurse license certified by the   State of Texas or licensure from a state within the nursing compact   required.
    • Hold current CPR/BLS or obtain upon hire.
    • Credentials in an advanced cardiac life support course (e.g. ACLS or   hospital equivalent) preferred
    • Credentials in a nationally recognized pediatric advanced life support   course (e.g. PALS or ENPC) preferred
    • TNCC preferred   

Experience:
One (1) year experience as a Professional Registered   Nurse in a hospital environment preferred.     

Mission Statement:

Committed to excellence, Martin County Hospital District will provide the highest quality, compassionate care to improve the lives of those we serve.

Vision Statement:

Martin County Hospital District strives to ensure the availability and viability of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting.

Martin County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, strong morals, values, and ethics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.