Registered Nurse - ER (Days)

White Rock Medical Center LLC•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

White Rock Medical Center is a 218-bed community-based hospital serving Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, and surrounding areas. We specialize in a wide range of services including comprehensive medical/surgical care, bariatric, cardiology, outpatient, and emergency medicine. Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare with compassion and excellence. White Rock Medical Center is seeking compassionate, care-minded individuals to join our company and make a difference. As a member of the White Rock Medical Center team, you can advance your skills while working in a supportive and patient-focused environment.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Current professional RN license issued and/or recognized by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
BLS and ACLS required.
Communication, organizational, computer skills, team player, work independently and under quickly.

Nice To Haves

1 - 2 years of ED experience preferred.
BSN preferred.
PALS or ENPC certification is required within 6 months of hire.
TNCC is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the provision and coordination of patient-centered care in the emergency department.
Coordinates care to achieve desired outcomes.
Participates in patient and family teaching.
Provides leadership by delegating and working cooperatively and collaboratively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient team members in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice and performance in the clinical setting.
Collects current symptoms, detailed patient history, and consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Organizes and plans care of patients in the emergency department with the ability to assess, determine treatment rationale and delivery, follow protocols, administer medications with accuracy and knowledge, and educate patients.
Attends and/or completes monthly, annual, and assigned training.
Accurately obtains & records results of assessment, care delivery, medication and administration, treatments, and responses in the electronic medical record or on designation documentation packets.
Performs daily checks of and cleans equipment such as but not limited to monitors, code equipment, crash cart checks, and oxygen cylinders.
Prepares and administers medications using the rights established by the Texas Board of Nursing and facility policies and procedures.
Maintains care standards established by the Emergency Nurses Association and facility policies and procedures.
Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, and all customers internal and external.
Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members.
Utilizes whiteboards for patient communication.
Monitors patients using proper equipment as ordered.
Triage patients appropriately using the ESI system.
Arrives to work prepared to receive patient report on time.
Provides discharge instructions, follow-up care, and education to patients and family members.
Abides by HIPAA regulations.
Utilizes SBAR when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication, and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.
Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
Acts quickly, appropriately, and with a sense of urgency and prioritization in the delivery of patient care.
Stabilizes patients by coordinating with medical staff providers, EMS, coworkers, patients, and family members in a professional, calm manner.
May float to other areas of the hospital as assigned.
Stocks assigned rooms, keeps work areas clean.
Other duties as assigned.