About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring Graduate Nurses (GN) for entry-level nursing positions supporting continuing care patients at its long-term acute care facility in Barker, TX. This is a structured development role for new nursing graduates who will work under the supervision of experienced Registered Nurses and the interprofessional care team to build clinical skills, provide compassionate patient care, and support continuity of care.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide professional nursing care to a diverse patient population under RN supervision
• Perform nursing assessments, assist with exams and treatments, and document care in the medical record
• Administer medications and perform basic procedures following established protocols
• Deliver patient and family education and support discharge planning
• Collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional healthcare team to coordinate care and achieve treatment goals
• Participate in on-going competency assessments and apply feedback to improve clinical performance
• Act as a patient and family advocate, maintaining patient rights and dignity

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Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred; Associates degree will be considered
• Experience
  • New graduates welcome — zero years of post-graduate experience required
  • Completion of nursing program with clinical rotations in a hospital setting
• Licenses & Certifications (required)
  • GN — Graduate Nurse Temporary State Licensure (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) OR equivalent temporary graduate nurse licensure for Texas
  • BLS — Basic Life Support (AHA) or BLS Instructor (AHA)

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Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates foundational clinical skills and willingness to learn through supervised practice
• Clear verbal and written communication in English relevant to patient safety and care coordination
• Customer-service oriented communication with patients, families, physicians, and team members
• Developing assessment, organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Progression toward independent clinical judgment consistent with the Nurse Practice Act
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and basic clinical documentation systems

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Essential Functions

People & Teamwork

• Build therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues using active listening and patient education
• Seek guidance and respond positively to requests for assistance to support unit teamwork and retention

Service & Patient Care

• Follow patient- and family-centered care practices and contribute to patient satisfaction goals
• Support development and communication of the plan of care under RN supervision, including discharge planning

Quality & Safety

• Adhere to professional nursing standards and regulatory requirements
• Provide and adapt care for patients of increasing complexity while prioritizing safety

Finance & Operational

• Manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and minimize incidental overtime
• Contribute to department targets and efficient resource use as part of unit-based goals

Growth & Innovation

• Identify personal learning needs and pursue continuing education opportunities
• Support adoption of new care pathways and service-line improvements

Supplemental

• Work attire: Scrubs required
• On-call: Not required (may be required during emergencies as necessary)
• Travel: No routine travel required

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Compensation & Schedule

• Employment type: Full-time
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Estimated pay (provided by the source listing): $34,937 per year (estimated). Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and licensure. If you need accommodations or have questions about compensation, please contact Careertakes.

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Location

This position is based in Barker, TX. Employment and work assignments are with Confidential Client’s long-term acute care facility located in Barker, serving patients across the Greater Houston area.

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About the Employer

Confidential Client is a long-term acute care hospital serving patients who require extended hospitalization and specialized care. The facility provides inpatient and outpatient services including dialysis, infectious disease management, intensive and pulmonary care, trauma and neurological injury management, pain management, and rehabilitation therapies. Confidential Client is committed to high standards of quality, safety, and patient- and family-centered care.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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