PRN RN - Emergency Department

Cleveland Clinic • Slaton, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will provide emergency department care at Mercy Hospital, a verified Level II Trauma Center. The RN delivers care throughout the patient journey, interacts with patients and families, and provides healthcare education as needed. The department handles a wide variety of cases, offering exposure to diverse situations and opportunities to enhance clinical skills. This PRN position involves varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN, or BSN program).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• External applicants must have two years of recent related nursing experience. Internal applicants with less than two years’ experience may be considered after the post-orientation/90-day probationary period with Chief Nursing Officer-level review and approval.
• Military RN experience will be considered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the AHA or American Red Cross, or willingness to obtain it within one year of employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the AHA or American Red Cross, or willingness to obtain it within one year of employment.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC – adult) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC – pediatric), or willingness to complete one within 24 months of employment.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, including handling and lifting patients, standing and walking for extended periods, working under stressful conditions and irregular hours, and medium physical work.
• Use personal protective equipment as required and follow standard precautions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Maintain professional growth and development through ongoing formal and informal education and clinical nursing study.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree