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

White Rock Medical Center LLC•Dallas, TX

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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 staff, nursing staff, and other patient-care team members. The RN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to care for the emergency department’s patient population. This is a seasonal position on the night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Self-scheduling is not permitted. The position is not eligible for full-time or part-time employee benefits or shift differentials. The stated pay rate is $65.00 per hour. White Rock Medical Center is a 218-bed community-based hospital serving Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, and surrounding areas, with services including medical/surgical care, bariatric care, cardiology, outpatient care, and emergency medicine.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of emergency room nursing experience is stated in the posting; the qualifications section describes 2 years of ED experience as preferred.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current professional RN license issued and/or recognized by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.
PALS or ENPC certification required within 6 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.
Two years of ED experience is listed as preferred in the qualifications section.

Responsibilities

Collect current symptoms and detailed patient histories; 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 assessments, care delivery, medication administration, treatments, and patient responses in the electronic medical record or designated documentation packets.
Perform daily equipment checks and cleaning, 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 when interacting with patients and family members, and use whiteboards for patient communication.
Monitor patients using properly ordered equipment.
Triage patients appropriately using the ESI system.
Arrive prepared and on time 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.
Deliver patient care promptly and appropriately, using urgency and prioritization.
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.
Follow behavioral and communication standards, including customer service practices, proper nametag and dress code use, ethical conduct, respect for others, and meeting deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned.