RN PRN ER 7p - 7a
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is a member of the care delivery team and is responsible for setting standards for the level and quality of care. The role carries responsibility, authority, and accountability for providing nursing care, and includes managing and delivering care to a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members. The Registered Nurse provides leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, and establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The position demonstrates commitment to the community and nursing profession.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current RN licensure in Texas or a Compact state.
- BLS and ACLS certifications required upon hire.
- PALS certification required upon hire for PACU and ER roles.
- Two to four years of nursing experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- ENPC certification preferred for ER.
- TNCC certification preferred for ER.
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality nursing care while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury.
- Demonstrate the specific competencies listed on the competency validation form.
- Confirm patient identity using two patient identifiers and check the identification bracelet before procedures.
- Provide appropriate updates, instructions, and patient education to patients and families.
- Follow hospital exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
- Communicate identified workplace safety hazards to peers and management.
- Demonstrate understanding of cultural differences.
- Participate in the hospital and department performance improvement process.
- Provide nursing care to an assigned group of patients, including education addressing identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning, pain management, and discharge planning using the nursing process.
- Anticipate deteriorating vital-sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
- Create a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
- Demonstrate proper body mechanics in all functions.
- Wear proper identification while on duty.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
