Registered Nurse / RN ER

Overview

Responsibilities

The nurse is responsible for the planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care, developing a nursing care plan in coordination with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary, and communicating changes in the patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Completion of required education to obtain Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Registered Nurse (RN) with Texas Board of Nursing – OR – current home state license is required for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact. Completes formal triage education within 90 days of hire. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role, and prior to providing direct patient care, or ARC (American Red Cross) is required upon hire. Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification through AHA is required upon hire. Active PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and/or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification is required upon hire. Active NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) within 18 months of hire. TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) within 18 months of hire. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Preferred
• Job
• Requirements: 1+ years of experience in an ED hospital setting. Experience with patient safety best practices. Demonstrates mastery of competencies. Ability to effectively utilize time management skills to quickly ascertain and identify the medical problem.