Seasonal Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER) | Night Shift

White Rock Medical Center•Dallas, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

White Rock Medical Center is seeking a compassionate, care-minded Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate patient-centered care in the Emergency Department. The RN coordinates care to achieve desired outcomes, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by delegating and collaborating with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-care team members while maintaining professional nursing practice standards. The RN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to care for the Emergency Department's patient population. This is a seasonal night-shift position, scheduled from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Self-scheduling is not permitted. The position pays $65.00 per hour and is not eligible for full-time or part-time employee benefits or shift differentials. The RN may be assigned to float to other areas of the hospital. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current professional RN license issued and/or recognized by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.
PALS or ENPC certification required within six months of hire.
Communication, organizational, and computer skills.
Ability to work as a team player and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
TNCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect current symptoms and detailed patient histories, and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Organize and plan Emergency Department patient care, assess patients, determine treatment rationale and delivery, follow protocols, administer medications accurately, and educate patients.
Complete monthly, annual, and assigned training.
Accurately obtain and record assessment results, care delivery, medications and their administration, treatments, and patient responses in the electronic medical record or designated documentation packets.
Perform daily checks of and clean equipment, including monitors, code equipment, crash carts, and oxygen cylinders.
Prepare and administer medications in accordance with Texas Board of Nursing requirements and facility policies and procedures.
Maintain care standards established by the Emergency Nurses Association and facility policies and procedures.
Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with coworkers, patients, and internal and external customers.
Use AIDET in interactions with patients and family members and use whiteboards for patient communication.
Monitor patients using appropriate equipment as ordered.
Triage patients appropriately using the ESI system.
Arrive on time and prepared to receive patient report.
Provide discharge instructions, follow-up care, and education to patients and family members.
Comply with HIPAA regulations.
Use SBAR when communicating with the oncoming shift, physicians, and ancillary or other nursing services when giving report.
Speak up to stop the line and escalate potential safety events when necessary.
Act quickly and appropriately, prioritizing care with a sense of urgency.
Stabilize patients by coordinating professionally and calmly with medical staff, providers, EMS, coworkers, patients, and family members.
Float to other hospital areas as assigned.
Stock assigned rooms and keep work areas clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Treat everyone as a customer, use service scripting and tools, show appreciation, apply AIDET principles, respond promptly to requests and concerns, and maintain a positive attitude.
Follow dress code and nametag requirements; answer phones promptly and correctly; prepare for meetings; meet deadlines; act ethically and respectfully; avoid gossip; respect others' time; and maintain effective relationships with customers and coworkers.