Full Time Emergency Room Registered Nurse

To provide high quality patient-focused health care services to all patients within the scope of practice through physician orders in accordance with all Texas state laws and regulations and company policies. Serves as point of contact for clinical staff at the assigned clinic and assists the physician/provider in monitoring ancillary staff in carrying out delegated orders and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care under physician orders in compliance with Texas state laws and company policies.
• Serve as the clinical point of contact at the assigned clinic, assisting physicians/providers in delegating and monitoring tasks for ancillary staff.
• Perform exceptional technical skills including IV insertion, Foley catheter placement, NG tube insertion, splinting, wound care, and other clinical procedures.
• Maintain excellent patient care and customer service in a high-pressure environment.
• Work all shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Support basic facility maintenance such as emptying trash, unpacking linens, and keeping the facility tidy.
• Learn and master immunoassay instrument procedures, including running calibrations, controls, reagents, detergents, sample testing, and consumables management.
• Perform daily immunoassay machine maintenance and comply with OSHA and CLIA standards through proper training and documentation.
• Conduct patient interviews and complete lab-required paperwork.
• Decant urine specimens, perform immunoassay testing, and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and equipment manuals.
• Perform laboratory testing on patient samples, including daily controls and intermittent calibrations as required.
• Execute corrective actions and routine maintenance of lab equipment as instructed.
• Prepare assay reports for inclusion in medical records.
• Contact equipment servicers, Lab Director, Clinical Consultant, or technical consultants for assistance as needed.
• Dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste per OSHA guidelines.
• Prepare lab billing sheets and supply the billing company with patient insurance information via fax or other required methods.
• Maintain inventory of consumables, office supplies, and necessary paperwork for daily operations.
• Assist in lab operations, including inventory management, accounting, and marketing as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Report any clinical, equipment, or business issues to the Nurse Manager immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Texas RN Nursing License or Compact State License in good standing.
• Two years of recent Emergency Room experience as an RN.
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
• Ability to pass background check(s).
• Strong technical skills in IV insertion, Foley catheter placement, NG tubes, splinting, wound care, and other clinical procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment while maintaining excellent patient care and customer service.
• Willingness to work all shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with efficient time management and multitasking abilities.
• Basic typing and computer proficiency, preferably with experience in Windows, Microsoft Office, and EMR/EPM systems.
• Willingness to learn and perform lab duties as ordered by the physician.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; walk; sit; stoop; reach; balance; talk or hear.
• Must occasionally transfer, lift, and/or move patients.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to perform CPR.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to hazards as described in materials safety data sheets and in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
• Works in a safety-conscious manner to avoid risks to self and others.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Interacts tactfully and diplomatically with patients, families, visitors, and coworkers to ensure a safe, efficient, and respectful environment.
• Maintains dependable attendance, cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and adherence to dress code.