Registered Nurse, Premier ER & Urgent Care, FT Float

Intuitive Health•Temple, TX

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time 7p-7a role for a Registered Nurse who will float between Woodway, Waco, and Temple locations each week. The position offers a generous shift differential and floating differential, as well as a $15,000 sign-on bonus. The Registered Nurse will utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to provide care for patients of all ages and developmental stages. This role involves critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication, and nursing knowledge and skill to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care and patient satisfaction. The nurse is responsible for accurately completing assigned duties and conforming to policies and procedures, contributing to the successful operations of the shift in accordance with Texas Board of Nursing standards.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas (or compact license with the State of Texas).
Current certification in BLS.
Current ACLS and PALS are required.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
At least 2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department Setting.
Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to Freestanding Emergency Centers in addition to the practice of nursing.
Possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Provides patient-focused nursing care of the acutely ill or injured patient, utilizing the core nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and correlating accurate documentation to reflect the course of treatment.
Ensures patient care is holistic, compassionate, and meets both the clinical and spiritual/emotional needs of the patient.
Triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity level and available resources.
Implement the care plan and monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Work collaboratively with other disciplines to provide well-coordinated patient care.
Promote a positive attitude for good interpersonal, interdepartmental, and inter-facility relationships.
Ensure assignments delegated to another team member are within his/her scope of practice, competency, and level of licensure, communicating needs in a clear and concise manner.
Assure delegated tasks are completed and accurate.
Perform essential job functions within his/her scope of practice and maintain awareness of and adherence to current policies and procedures set forth by Premier as well as other regulatory guidelines.
Adhere to established laboratory procedures and follow established safety guidelines for working in the laboratory.
Process specimens according to written Laboratory procedures, reporting results, and filing paperwork accordingly.
Provide basic respiratory services, including the use of capnography, pulse oximetry, and administration of supplemental oxygen and nebulized aerosolized treatments.
Utilize critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Maintain composure when confronted with job stress or emergency situations and adapt well to changes in the workplace.
Facilitate patient transfer and discharge.
Demonstrate a solution-driven attitude.
Participate in the development of departmental policies & procedures as well as related documentation by offering recommendations that align with current trends in emergency care, represent current standards of care, and support the focus of Premier to provide family-friendly, compassionate care with little-to-no wait.
Attend unit meetings, remaining abreast of current departmental, facility, and organizational goals.
Assist in the dissemination of information as needed to other team members.
Participate in staff assessment and performance evaluations as requested.
Foster a positive environment conducive to staff development.
Cultivate team members by assisting with competency and training as well as promoting ongoing staff education.
Execute other duties as assigned.
Participate in ongoing professional development.