Registered Nurse/ER Full Time Nights

Surgery Partners, Inc•Lubbock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room, working Full Time Nights. The hospital is physician-owned and emphasizes teamwork, diversity, and a positive work environment. They value employee contributions and offer opportunities for advancement and professional development. The hospital specializes in cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical patients, with a focus on surgical procedures. They have a 24-hour Emergency Department, multiple operating rooms, cardiac catheterization labs, day surgery rooms, acute care beds, and cardiac critical care rooms. The hospital prides itself on providing excellent patient care and fostering a family-style atmosphere.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Currently licensed in the state of Texas.
BCLS and ACLS required.
2-5 years’ experience

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Assess the physical, biophysical and health education needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute care patients.
Gather pertinent patient care data using all available resources.
Establish a nursing plan of care, including pertinent measurable short and long-term goals for adolescents, adult and geriatric acute care patients.
Prepare a plan for discharge and follow-up appropriate to both patient and family needs.
Participate with the responsible supervisor to develop monthly staffing plan.
Implement interventions appropriate to the age-specific needs of adolescent, adult and geriatric acute care patients.
Safely and accurately administer medications commonly used in acute care nursing units.
Provide patient and family education for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and their family/caregivers.
Provide appropriate and safe interventions in emergency situations commonly experienced by acute care patients.
Perform basic patient care procedures for adolescents, adult and geriatric acute care patients, as required by the specific nursing unit.
Communicate with members of the health care team and other appropriate parties as necessary in the delivery of care.
Document nursing care to maintain an accurate and legal medical record.
Operate specialized equipment included in the acute care unit equipment checklist.
Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients.
Manage the care of patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation and anesthesia.
May participate on department and hospital committees; and provide in-service training to hospital staff.
Attend meetings as required.
Utilize special knowledge of age-specific differences in acute care patients to recognize changes in patient status.
Actively participates on appropriate committees and QA/PI activities.
Follow OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.
Serve as relief Charge Nurse as needed or instructed by Nursing Director.