Registered Nurse (RN)- Assistant Director Nursing Emergency Center(FT Nights 7P-7A)

UMC Health System

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About The Position

The Emergency Center is a level 1 trauma center 64 bed unit which includes a 7 bed pediatric emergency area. The Emergency Center provides a unique opportunity to experience a variety of patient situations including care of trauma, cardiac, stroke, pediatric, and burn patients. While in the Emergency Center you will orient to all areas of the Emergency Center. Triage training will offer you the best view of how the emergency center flows. As a triage nurse you are the decision maker for each patient that is waiting to be seen. You are instructed on the ESI 5 tier index triage system and will begin using this in making decisions on how sick a patient may be and if it is safe for them to wait or not. This again is the most important part of your orientation, because it will carry over into your patient care as a primary nurse to all patients in the Emergency Center. As an experienced nurse, you may have previously used this system and therefore, you will adapt to how this Emergency Center utilizes ESI Registered professional nurse who supports the director in the operation of nursing unit. Assist in ensuring employee satisfaction, patient satisfaction, quality patient care, competent, responsible management and cost-efficient utilization of unit resources. Relates effectively with other departments for optimal continuity of care. Has a working knowledge of organizational and nursing policies.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License.
• Must maintain a current BLS & ACLS & PALS certification from American Heart Association.
• MSN required.
• At least 4 years of RN experience required.
• At least 2 years in Emergency Center or relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership/management experience preferred.
• TNCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the director in the operation of the nursing unit.
• Ensure employee satisfaction and patient satisfaction.
• Provide quality patient care.
• Manage unit resources in a cost-efficient manner.
• Relate effectively with other departments for optimal continuity of care.
• Utilize the ESI 5 tier index triage system in patient care.

Benefits

• Resilience program.
• Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Financial support.
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP).
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost.
• Cash Retention Bonus.
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match.
• PTO & Extended Illness.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees