ED Registered Nurse (PRN, Nights)

Tyvan LLC•The Colony, TX

About The Position

The ED Registered Nurse provides immediate and comprehensive care to patients experiencing acute medical conditions or emergencies. The role includes assessing and triaging patients, providing emergency care across all age groups, administering medications, coordinating care with physicians and other healthcare staff, and supporting patients and their families. The nurse also oversees support staff, maintains infection-control practices, and participates in ongoing education, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives. The position is PRN on the night shift, scheduled from 19:00 to 7:00. The role requires emergency department experience, current state nursing licensure, and the ability to meet age-specific care needs for patients ranging from neonates to geriatric patients. Employees must maintain clinical competency and be able to perform the stated physical duties in conditions that may involve physical hazards, chemical irritants, body fluids, and infectious diseases.

Requirements

Two years of emergency room experience.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure with the State Board of Nurse Examiners for the employee's state.
Education appropriate to meeting the age-specific needs of patients presenting to the emergency center, including emergency procedures for stabilizing patients of all ages.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds using good body mechanics.
Ability to frequently stand, walk for up to eight hours, and perform frequent bending and twisting.

Nice To Haves

Current BCLS/CPR certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Current PALS or ENPC certification.
Current TNCC certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments and psychosocial evaluations of arriving patients to determine the severity of their conditions.
Assign triage categories to prioritize care according to the urgency of each patient's condition.
Provide emergency care to neonates, children, adults, and geriatric patients in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
Administer medications accurately while following the five rights of medication administration.
Oversee Emergency Room Technicians and other support personnel to promote collaborative and efficient workflow.
Communicate with patients and families, explain procedures and treatment plans, and provide emotional support and education.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment to prevent infection and promote patient safety.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development, attend staff meetings, and engage in quality improvement initiatives.
Validate clinical skills listed in the orientation checklist and maintain annual clinical competency.