Inpatient Nurse (PCU/Step-Down/Telemetry RN - PRN Days - Murphy)

Emerus • Murphy, TX

82d

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care. The role is situated in a 16 bed Small-Format Hospital, which includes 8 ER and 8 Inpatient beds. The shift is during the day from 7am to 7pm, and the job type is PRN. Emerus is committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to all individuals, fostering a work environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equity.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma required; BSN preferred.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions required.
• 2+ years full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or 2+ years combination experience in related healthcare positions required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required; PALS strongly preferred.
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication.
• Pennsylvania RN's: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills.
• Follow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations.
• Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures.
• Assemble equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist others with procedures or treatments.
• Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing for that State.
• Perform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and document.
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees