Registered Nurse, ER & Urgent Care, Full-time Nights Float

Intuitive Health•Waco, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides emergency room and urgent care nursing services at Premier ER & Urgent Care facilities in Central Texas. This full-time night role uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to care for patients of all ages and developmental stages experiencing changes in their health. The nurse contributes to the patient and family experience through critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication, and nursing knowledge and skills, while following applicable policies, procedures, and Texas Board of Nursing standards. The position works three 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts each week: one night in Woodway, one in Waco, and one in Temple. A $15,000 sign-on bonus and shift and floating differentials are offered. The Registered Nurse provides acute patient care, triages according to acuity and available resources, coordinates care with other disciplines, and supports patient transfers and discharges. Duties also include laboratory specimen processing and basic respiratory services. The nurse is expected to maintain quality patient care and satisfaction, contribute to shift operations, support staff development and education, participate in departmental improvement and professional development, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or a compact license valid in Texas.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS and PALS certifications.
At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an emergency department setting.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations for freestanding emergency centers and nursing practice.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-focused nursing care to acutely ill or injured patients using assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and accurate documentation.
Provide holistic, compassionate care that addresses patients’ clinical and spiritual or emotional needs.
Triage and prioritize care based on patient acuity and available resources; implement care plans and monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions.
Collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate patient care and maintain positive interpersonal, interdepartmental, and inter-facility relationships.
Ensure delegated assignments are within the recipient’s scope of practice, competency, and licensure; communicate needs clearly and ensure delegated tasks are completed accurately.
Perform duties within scope of practice and follow Premier policies and procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines.
Follow laboratory procedures and safety guidelines; process specimens, report results, and file paperwork according to written procedures.
Provide basic respiratory services, including capnography, pulse oximetry, supplemental oxygen, and nebulized aerosolized treatments.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment and work with minimal supervision.
Maintain composure during job stress or emergencies and adapt to workplace changes.
Facilitate patient transfers and discharges.
Recommend and participate in the development of departmental policies, procedures, and related documentation consistent with emergency-care standards and Premier’s care focus.
Attend unit meetings, stay informed about departmental, facility, and organizational goals, and disseminate information to team members as needed.
Participate in staff assessments and performance evaluations as requested; support staff development, competency, training, and ongoing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in ongoing professional development.