Registered Nurse PRN Nights

Tyvan LLC • Plano, TX

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About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides immediate, comprehensive care to patients experiencing acute medical conditions or emergencies. The role involves assessing and triaging patients, delivering age-appropriate emergency care, administering medications, collaborating with physicians and healthcare staff, and supporting patients and families. The nurse also helps maintain a safe, sanitary environment and participates in training, professional development, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Two years of emergency room experience.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure with the State Board of Nurse Examiners for the applicable state.
• Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Education appropriate to meet the age-specific needs of neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, including emergency procedures needed to stabilize patients of all ages.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassion and understanding when caring for patients in crisis.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions in emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Current BCLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or ENPC certifications.
• TNCC certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments and psychosocial evaluations of arriving patients to determine the severity of their conditions.
• Assign triage categories to ensure patients receive timely care according to the urgency of their conditions.
• Provide emergency care to neonates, children, adults, and geriatric patients according to established protocols and guidelines.
• Administer medications accurately while following the five rights of medication administration: right patient, medication, dose, route, and time.
• Oversee Emergency Room Technicians and other support personnel to maintain a collaborative and efficient workflow.
• Communicate with patients and families about procedures and treatment plans, providing emotional support and education.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment to prevent infection and promote patient safety.
• Participate in ongoing training, professional development, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Validate clinical skills outlined in the orientation checklist and maintain annual clinical competency.

What This Job Offers

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