Odessa

MCHS has proudly served Ector County and the surrounding 17 counties of the Permian Basin for 70 years. We've come a long way since we opened our doors in 1949, growing from a small county hospital into a  402-bed Level II trauma center, serving over 100,000 patients annually. While we've seen many changes over the years, some things have remained unchanged. We are still the only full-service hospital in Odessa, and we still strive to deliver the best care possible for the people of the Permian Basin.

Medical Center Health System includes:
* Medical Center Hospital
* Center for Women & Infants
* Center for Health & Wellness
* Mission Fitness
* Family Health Clinic
* ProCare
* Centers for Primary Care
* Clinics at Walmart East and West
* Permian Basin Healthcare Network
* Medical Center Health System Foundation

Affiliations with
* Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
* West Texas Cancer Center 

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Medical Center Health System is proud to be the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the Permian Basin. Founded more than 70 years ago, we’ve grown from one facility into a family of healthcare providers delivering a broad range of advanced medical services to the people of Odessa and the surrounding 17 counties.

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Medical Center Health System

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Midland Odessa

Midland Memorial Hospital

Martin County Hospital

Big Spring State Hospital

<body><h3>Clinical Sepsis/Pneumonia Coordinator Nurse - Odessa, TX</h3> I.              Position Summary:<o:p></o:p>
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To provide leadership and oversight of the Severe Sepsis and Pneumonia<o:p></o:p>
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quality of care, facilitate protocol development and revision, and provide ongoing education in both the clinical and community settings. Responsible for facilitating performance improvement efforts, including education, collection and use of data to report on results, as it pertains to the screening, assessment, and management of patients with Sepsis and Pneumonia. Provides comprehensive<o:p></o:p>
clinical coordination of data collection and process improvement for patients throughout Medical Center Health System.
 
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RN with current Texas License. BSN required, MSN preferred. Nationally recognized nursing certification preferred in related area. <o:p></o:p>
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A minimum of three years clinical experience required.  Cardiovascular, critical care or acute care experience preferred.  <o:p></o:p>
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Demonstrated statistical and analytical skills; knowledge of cardiovascular physiology and disease.  Possesses ability to assess data reflective of the patient status and acuity.  BLS and ACLS knowledge required.  Computer, verbal and written skills required: self-motivated, goal oriented and ability to tolerate frequent interruptions.  <o:p></o:p>
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Clinical Sepsis/Pneumonia Coordinator Nurse - Odessa, TXI. Position Summary: To provide leadership and oversight of the Severe Sepsis and Pneumonia Program and assume responsibility for coordination of care for the sepsis and pneumonia patients served. Utilize continuous quality improvement to assure quality of care, facilitate protocol development and revision, and provide ongoing education in both the clinical and community settings. Responsible for facilitating performance improvement efforts, including education, collection and use of data to report on results, as it pertains to the screening, assessment, and management of patients with Sepsis and Pneumonia. Provides comprehensive clinical coordination of data collection and process improvement for patients throughout Medical Center Health System. I. Qualifications: A. Education: RN with current Texas License. BSN required, MSN preferred. Nationally recognized nursing certification preferred in related area. B. Training and Experience: A minimum of three years clinical experience required. Cardiovascular, critical care or acute care experience preferred. C. Job Knowledge: Demonstrated statistical and analytical skills; knowledge of cardiovascular physiology and disease. Possesses ability to assess data reflective of the patient status and acuity. BLS and ACLS knowledge required. Computer, verbal and written skills required: self-motivated, goal oriented and ability to tolerate frequent interruptions. #CB 

<body><h3>Clinical RN - Odessa, TX</h3> Position Summary:
Functions as a PACU staff nurse under the guidance and supervision of an experience R.N.  Performs routine patient care assignments and carries out established nursing procedures utilizing the nursing process and ASPAN standards of care.
 Education:
Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse.  BSN preferred.
B. Training and Experience:
1. Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.
2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire or transfer to department. 
3. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire or transfer to department.
4. TNCC and CPAN encouraged
5. EKG course within one year of hire or transfer to department.
6. Critical Care Course within one year of hire or transfer to department required.
7. 18 months of full time RN experience in critical care area preferred.
8. Complete the following competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer to department:
· Lab order entry
· Electronic postoperative charting
· IV therapy
· Unit safety
· Body substance isolation
· Handling controlled substances
· Role in Code Blue
· Admitting patients to the unit
· Discharging patients from the unit
· Knowledge of anesthesia agents
· Understanding reversal agents
· Arrhythmia recognition
· Hemodynamic monitoring
· Pacemakers
· Respiratory system
· Cardiovascular system
· Neurological system
· Musculoskeletal system
· Gastrointestinal system
· Medication administration
· PACU equipment
 
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Clinical RN - Odessa, TXPosition Summary: Functions as a PACU staff nurse under the guidance and supervision of an experience R.N. Performs routine patient care assignments and carries out established nursing procedures utilizing the nursing process and ASPAN standards of care. Education: Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred. B. Training and Experience: 1. Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department. 2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire or transfer to department. 3. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire or transfer to department. 4. TNCC and CPAN encouraged 5. EKG course within one year of hire or transfer to department. 6. Critical Care Course within one year of hire or transfer to department required. 7. 18 months of full time RN experience in critical care area preferred. 8. Complete the following competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer to department: · Lab order entry · Electronic postoperative charting · IV therapy · Unit safety · Body substance isolation · Handling controlled substances · Role in Code Blue · Admitting patients to the unit · Discharging patients from the unit · Knowledge of anesthesia agents · Understanding reversal agents · Arrhythmia recognition · Hemodynamic monitoring · Pacemakers · Respiratory system · Cardiovascular system · Neurological system · Musculoskeletal system · Gastrointestinal system · Medication administration · PACU equipment 

<body><h3>Clinical RN - Odessa, TX</h3> Position Summary:
The RN on the Wound Care Team will be responsible for assisting the clinical RN in the daily operations of the service.  Additional and specific duties will include the day-to-day responsibility of the Specialty Bed service.
Education:  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with an RN degree.  Holds a current Texas permit or license.  Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association within 90 days of hire. BSN preferred.
 B. Training and Experience:  Wound care experience preferred and helpful.
C. Job Knowledge:   Understanding of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, ability to understand and work with team concepts, good knowledge of the Nursing Process.
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Clinical RN - Odessa, TXPosition Summary: The RN on the Wound Care Team will be responsible for assisting the clinical RN in the daily operations of the service. Additional and specific duties will include the day-to-day responsibility of the Specialty Bed service. Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with an RN degree. Holds a current Texas permit or license. Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association within 90 days of hire. BSN preferred. B. Training and Experience: Wound care experience preferred and helpful. C. Job Knowledge: Understanding of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, ability to understand and work with team concepts, good knowledge of the Nursing Process. 

Medical Center Health System

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Open Permanent Positions

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Sepsis Coordinator

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic

Nearby Facilities

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Midland Odessa

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$21-45/hr

Midland Memorial Hospital

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$21-45/hr

Martin County Hospital

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$17-40/hr

Big Spring State Hospital

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$23-40/hr