Registered Nurse- FT & PRN Nights (ER)

AHS - Sherman Medical Center • Sherman, TX

160d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers safe patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN provides direct patient care within the scope of practice and is accountable for the care provided to assigned patients. The role includes directing and guiding patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The RN communicates patient clinical changes to physicians, responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response, follows EMTALA requirements, reports suspected child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker, and maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire or obtain it within 30 days.
• Current ACLS certificate or obtain it within 60 days of hire.
• Current PALS certificate or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Current behavioral violence prevention certification or obtain it within 30 days.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 9 months of hire.
• NIHSS within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting; Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe direct patient care in the Emergency Department using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing care and accountability for care provided to assigned patients.
• Communicate changes in a patient's clinical condition to the physician.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Follow EMTALA regulations and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed