Registered Nurse (RN)— Emergency Dept (ED)—Full time Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the Emergency Department at Texas Health Plano, delivering quality patient care through nursing education, research, and innovation in nursing practice. The professional nurse demonstrates an understanding of basic human needs, listens actively, maintains a nonjudgmental attitude, and recognizes and understands patients’ affiliations. The RN practices within the Texas Nurse Practice Act and serves as a role model, interdisciplinary collaborator, and coordinator of quality patient care. Other duties may be assigned. The Emergency Department has 52 beds and more than 41,000 patient visits annually. It is a Level II Trauma facility with Comprehensive Stroke services, self-scheduling, a Unit Based Council, and an engaged leadership team. The position is based at Texas Health Plano, 6200 W Parker Rd, Plano, Texas, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and two major and two minor holidays per year.
Requirements
- Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
- Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
- One year of experience as a clinical nurse, or completion of an RN residency program.
- Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire.
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required within 90 days.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within 90 days.
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required within 12 months.
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 60 days.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- One year of Emergency experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality patient care through nursing practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic human needs.
- Listen actively and maintain a nonjudgmental attitude.
- Recognize and understand patients’ affiliations.
- Practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
- Serve as a role model, interdisciplinary collaborator, and coordinator for quality patient care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness
- Sign-on opportunity for eligible new hires
- On-site childcare center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
