Registered Nurse II (RN) - ER

Overview  Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters! At Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matchGenerous paid time offCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accountsEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount programVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse - ER provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. Responsibilities Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and/or significant otherInstitutes approved medical protocols and initiates a plan for patient care based on the initial assessment; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basisRecognizes changing patient condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command in a timely and appropriate mannerAssimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate and decisive patient-focused actionSupports and maintains the physiologic stability of patientsResponds with confidence and adapts to rapid changing patient conditionsDocuments all plans and care providedIdentifies need for education of patient, family and/or significant other and provides education through individualized instruction, the use of written materials and/or other available resourcesAssigns nursing care to licensed staff, delegates nursing care to unlicensed staff and coordinates the flow of workCalculates and administers medications Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two years in acute care preferred REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse Preferred Certifications/Licensure: REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Adult Ed: Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period. NOTE: PALS is not required in Adult ED at North Central Baptist Hospital.TNCC within 1 year of date of hire or transfer date into unitNon-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained with 60 days of hire date or transfer to positionENPC is preferred Pediatric Ed: Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into roleShould be completed before the end of the orientation periodTNCC within 1 year of date of hire or transfer date into unitNon-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained with 60 days of hire date or transfer to positionENPC within 18 months of hire or transfer into role. Organization Description Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 2603025387 Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. , MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two years in acute care preferred REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse Pediatric Ed: Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into roleShould be completed before the end of the orientation periodTNCC within 1 year of date of hire or transfer date into unitNon-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained with 60 days of hire date or transfer to positionENPC within 18 months of hire or transfer into role. , Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and/or significant otherInstitutes approved medical protocols and initiates a plan for patient care based on the initial assessment; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basisRecognizes changing patient condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command in a timely and appropriate mannerAssimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate and decisive patient-focused actionSupports and maintains the physiologic stability of patientsResponds with confidence and adapts to rapid changing patient conditionsDocuments all plans and care providedIdentifies need for education of patient, family and/or significant other and provides education through individualized instruction, the use of written materials and/or other available resourcesAssigns nursing care to licensed staff, delegates nursing care to unlicensed staff and coordinates the flow of workCalculates and administers medications