Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Nights)

Huntsville Memorial Hospital•Huntsville, TX

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Staff RN uses professional nursing skills and the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, document, and evaluate care for assigned patients in the Emergency Department. The RN serves as a patient advocate and provides specialized patient care while maintaining the knowledge and skills required for the specialty area. The role is accountable for patient safety, comfort, care, and treatment in accordance with legal, ethical, professional, and institutional standards. The RN participates in the hospital’s Quality Improvement and Service Excellence programs and follows departmental and organizational policies and procedures. The RN works as part of an interdisciplinary team, interacting primarily with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors. The position supervises LVNs, Techs, Scribes, Unit Clerks, and other non-licensed personnel. It reports to the Charge Nurse, Physician or Extender, and Director of Emergency.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of professional nursing.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Texas, or immediate eligibility for Texas licensure.
Basic Life Support certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required before working the first Emergency Department shift.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ENPC certification required within 6 months of employment.
TNCC certification required within 18 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of Med/Surg experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to assess, plan, provide, document, and evaluate patient care.
Collect and interpret ongoing assessment data using physiological and psychological principles to establish nursing diagnoses and predict outcomes.
Coordinate assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and establish patient goals.
Coordinate and plan nursing care with a multidisciplinary team, make appropriate clinical decisions, and collaborate on plans of care and interventions.
Deliver competent care appropriate to patient needs and the population served, implementing interventions identified in the plan of care.
Evaluate progress toward expected outcomes and communicate effectively with physicians and other team members.
Provide patient and family teaching based on individual needs and plan ways to address those needs.
Administer and reconcile medications appropriately.
Follow infection prevention protocols and protect patient rights, confidentiality, informed consent, and privacy.
Demonstrate adaptability, problem solving, and professional behavior.
Participate in interdisciplinary program evaluation, process improvement, and evaluation of client-centered outcomes.
Maintain professional growth by completing mandatory and continuing education and competence validation; support departmental goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Participate in survey-readiness activities and help ensure departmental compliance with regulatory standards.
Follow the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct and handle protected health information appropriately.
Maintain a safe work environment and report safety concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Supervise LVNs, Techs, Scribes, Unit Clerks, and other non-licensed personnel.