Registered Nurse ED Holds - Nights

About the Role

Joining Texas Health Huguley means being part of a community that values the wholeness of each person and is dedicated to uplifting others in body, mind, and spirit. As an ED Holds Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-acuity, continuous nursing care to admitted patients boarding in the emergency department. This role involves managing ongoing treatments, administering medications, monitoring clinical trajectories, and coordinating with inpatient units and case management to ensure a safe transition from the emergency room to the hospital floor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to gather data on health status and needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessment findings and medical diagnoses.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.

Requirements

• MUST HAVE PCU experience.
• Skills required to work in a critical care area as defined by the unit.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft Windows-based programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Mental and emotional stability, demonstrating a courteous and calm approach to all contacts with patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.
• Mature judgment and ability to handle confidential information.
• Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work as a team player within a unit.
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise the plan of care according to patient outcomes.
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Ability to provide leadership, direction, and solve complex problems.
• Performs accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills, multi-tasking, and a professional bedside manner.
• Knowledgeable in assigned areas of patient care, including health promotion and maintenance.
• EKG knowledge (based on patient population; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements).

Qualifications

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with Cerner Electronic Medical Record [Preferred]
• Previous EKG Interpretation Class [Preferred]
• EPIC [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

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Pay

$33.61 - $62.53

Schedule

Full-time, Night shift (7:00 pm - 7:00 am)

Location

11801 SOUTH FWY, BURLESON, Texas 76028

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits