The Graduate Registered Nurse administers professional nursing care to patients based on the scope of their license; assesses patient status; implements nursing interventions to modify or alleviate nursing care needs of patients or significant others with ages varying from adult to geriatric, occasionally may include care of the adolescent patient. Patient care plans are developed, implemented, and evaluated to promote recovery and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. Demonstrates an ability to respond to and provide direction to a changing workload in a positive and professional manner. Promotes a harmonious work environment. Demonstrates compliance to the LRMC Service Excellence Standards of Performance at all times. Current GN permit from the Texas Board of Nursing is required to begin work Current American Heart Association BLS is required **Minimum Requirements:** + Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited RN program + Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas, or license with a compact state required upon hire or GN permit + Approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.