Registered Nurse (RN)— Emergency Dept (ED)—Full time Nights
About The Position
Texas Health Plano is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The department has 52 beds and more than 41,000 patient visits annually, and is a Level II Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke center. The position involves providing quality patient care, understanding basic human needs, listening actively, maintaining a non-judgmental attitude, and recognizing patients’ affiliations. The nurse is expected to practice within the Texas Nurse Practice Act and serve as a role model, interdisciplinary collaborator, and coordinator of quality care. Other duties may be assigned. This is a full-time night position, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., for 36 hours per week. The schedule includes every other weekend and two major and two minor holidays per year. The department offers self-scheduling, educational and career growth opportunities, a Unit Based Council, and an engaged leadership team.
Requirements
- Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- One year of experience as a clinical nurse or completion of an RN residency program.
- Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire.
- Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification within 90 days.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification within 90 days.
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) within 12 months.
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training within 60 days.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- One year of emergency experience in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Exhibit understanding of basic human needs.
- Demonstrate appreciation for patients’ unique meanings through active listening and a non-judgmental attitude.
- Demonstrate recognition and understanding of patients’ affiliations.
- Practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
- Serve as a role model, intra- and interdisciplinary collaborator, and coordinator for quality patient care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness
- On-site childcare center
- Self-scheduling
- Educational and career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
