RN-Emergency Services, PRN Days
Kindred Healthcare•Palestine, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Palestine Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Emergency Department. This role involves providing direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency setting. The RN will utilize the nursing process to deliver safe and effective care across the lifespan, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to achieve quality outcomes. The hospital is a 150-bed facility with a strong reputation for quality and safety, including a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma certification.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing required
- Graduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma program accepted
- Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required within time frame stated in facility policy
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within time frame stated in facility policy
- Knowledge of emergency nursing protocols, trauma care, and critical interventions
- Skilled in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipment
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations and multitask effectively
- Proficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation tools
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reaching
- Demonstrates professionalism, clinical judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred or required within time frame stated in facility policy
- Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) preferred
- Emergency nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
- Demonstrated ability to function under pressure and respond effectively to critical situations
Responsibilities
- Performs triage and prioritizes patient care based on acuity
- Conducts age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of all patients
- Administers medications, performs procedures, and manages critical drips
- Assists physicians with exams and procedures in the emergency department
- Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythms
- Documents care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately and timely
- Applies infection control and sterile technique practices consistently
- Educates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions
- Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team for optimal care delivery
- Responds calmly and professionally in high-stress, life-threatening situations
Benefits
- The job description does not explicitly list benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
