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Encompass Health·Houston, Texas
Registered Nurse
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The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care, creates individualized care plans, and supervises the activities of LPNs, CNAs, and other staff. They also communicate with the interdisciplinary team and report patient condition changes to supervisors or physicians.
(FT & PRN available) The Registered Nurse (Night) provides direct patient care to inpatients. This position assesses patients and creates a plan of care that is individualized and is reflective of each patient's needs and goals. The Registered Nurse supervises activities of care, treatment and services of patient provided by LPN/LVNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift. This position communicates information with the interdisciplinary team and reports patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.
Jobcode: 101644
Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations.
BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
CRRN certification preferred.
Machines,
Equipment
Used:
General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.
Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Physical
Requirements:
Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.
Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
Skills and
Abilities:
Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English.
Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.
Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.
Environmental
Conditions:
Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.
Handicapped accessible.
May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or
Productivity
Standards:
Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.
Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.
May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
Candidates must hold a current RN license and BLS certification, with ACLS and CRRN preferred. The role requires the physical ability to lift and reposition patients and proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Market context
Registered Nurse openings in Texas emergency care are often driven by ongoing hospital staffing needs and the pace of high-acuity patient flow. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an active RN license, emergency nursing experience, and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, plus comfort in high-stress settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certifications and emergency experience match the posting before applying.