Registered Nurse II (RN) - ER

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse provides nursing care to an assigned group of patients, matching patient needs with the nurse’s competencies. The nurse completes established role competencies within the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned. The role assesses patient and family responses to actual or potential health problems; initiates and implements patient-care plans and approved medical protocols; and continuously evaluates interventions and reassesses needs. The nurse recognizes changes in patient condition, responds decisively, supports physiologic stability, documents care, provides patient and family education, coordinates and delegates nursing work, and calculates and administers medications. Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department roles have specified certification and course completion deadlines. Baptist Health System describes a supportive work environment focused on professional growth and work-life balance, and offers a benefits package that includes insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, development opportunities, and other programs. This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Texas State License for Registered Nurse.
For Adult ED: active healthcare-provider BLS from ARC or AHA upon hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required within 60 days of hire.
For Adult ED: AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role, preferably before the end of orientation.
For Adult ED: AHA PALS within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role, preferably before the end of orientation; not required in Adult ED at North Central Baptist Hospital.
For Adult ED: TNCC within one year of hire or transfer into the unit.
For Adult ED: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 60 days of hire or transfer into the position.
For Pediatric ED: active healthcare-provider BLS from ARC or AHA upon hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required within 60 days of hire.
For Pediatric ED: AHA PALS within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role, preferably before the end of orientation.
For Pediatric ED: TNCC within one year of hire or transfer into the unit.
For Pediatric ED: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 60 days of hire or transfer into the position.
For Pediatric ED: ENPC within 18 months of hire or transfer into the role.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Two years of acute-care experience.
ENPC for Adult ED.

Responsibilities

Assess responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of patients, families, and/or significant others.
Initiate a patient-care plan based on the initial assessment and approved medical protocols; implement interventions, continuously evaluate them, and reassess patient needs.
Recognize changes in patient condition and use unit resources and the chain of command in a timely and appropriate manner.
Assimilate and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, patient-focused action.
Support and maintain patients’ physiologic stability.
Respond confidently and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions.
Document plans and care provided.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide individualized instruction using written materials and/or other available resources.
Assign nursing care to licensed staff, delegate nursing care to unlicensed staff, and coordinate workflow.
Calculate and administer medications.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
Paid time off.
Career development and continuing education opportunities.
Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discount program.
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
The position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

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