RN ED FT Nights

About the Unit

Our Emergency Department is a fast-paced environment that includes high acuity patients. Our leadership team fosters an environment that supports learning, mentoring, and building every team member.

• Patient Population: Adult, Pediatric, Geriatric
• Level 3 trauma center, Chest pain accredited center, stroke receiving center
• Average 100 patients per day, around 20-30 EMS ambulances per day
• Hours: FT Nights

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.

Essential Functions

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans; adjust plans to reach desired outcomes
• Build relationships, manage discomfort, stay professional in therapeutic connections with patients and families
• Create care plans reflecting values to aid in resolving issues
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members; empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices
• Assess and document learning needs regularly
• Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan; delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly
• Use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff
• Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth; contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized nursing program
• 2yr ED RN experience
• Valid Registered Nurse license
• Ability to obtain a Basic Life Support certification within the first 30 days of employment

Key Success Factors

• Deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures
• Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area; understand hospital procedures and rules
• Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights
• Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing
• Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking
• Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1