RN - Emergency Department - Nights

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs, implements, and assists in providing quality patient care for assigned patients in the Emergency Department. The role includes modifying nursing care, administering medications, planning discharges, and educating patients according to their individual needs and established policies and procedures. The nurse monitors and documents changes in patient condition, collects information about presenting complaints and relevant history, collaborates with patients and the care team on treatment goals, and coordinates discharge planning and transfers. The nurse delivers care for treatment, pain management, and identified learning needs; maintains accurate medical records; and works with multidisciplinary teams to minimize infection, harm, and injury. The position also requires maintaining cooperative working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, and staff; recognizing deteriorating vital-sign patterns or equipment malfunctions; and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Nursing diploma from an accredited diploma program, or an associate or higher degree in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current licensure by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners, or proof of reciprocity between Texas and another state within 90 days.
Relevant experience corresponding to the assigned RN level: RN I, 6 months to 1.99 years; RN II, 2 to 4.99 years; RN III, 5 to 9.99 years; or RN IV, 10 or more years.
Current JPS-recognized Basic Life Support (BLS), maintained throughout employment.
Complete Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire and maintain the credential throughout employment.
For Emergency Department employment, complete Pediatric Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 90 days of hire and maintain the credential throughout employment.
Successfully complete, pass, and maintain applicable department training in accordance with the JPS Clinical Job Specific Competency Validation Checklist.
Complete the unit-specific competency-based orientation program within 90 days of employment, according to the home-unit and employee-specific orientation plan.
For Emergency Service, obtain approved education and training in non-violent crisis de-escalation within 90 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
For Emergency Service, complete an EKG course within 90 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Certification in the area of nurse specialty.

Responsibilities

Plan, assess, direct, implement, and provide quality care for assigned patients, including modifying nursing care, administering medications, and planning discharges.
Provide individualized patient education using the nursing process and applicable policies and procedures.
Monitor changes in patient condition, record and report symptoms, assess vital signs, and intervene when appropriate.
Collect patient data, including presenting complaints and pertinent history.
Collaborate with patients to identify treatment-plan goals and discharge patients as appropriate with a written discharge plan.
Encourage family participation as appropriate for the patient's age and situation.
Provide nursing care addressing education needs, treatment, pain management, and discharge planning.
Document accurately in medical records and other required systems, including entering orders, patient charges, and other information in accordance with standards and procedures.
Use multidisciplinary team strategies to deliver quality care and minimize risk of infection, harm, or injury.
Maintain accurate reports and records and direct care according to age and developmental stage, presenting complaint, and pertinent history.
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments, staff, patients, and visitors.
Anticipate deteriorating vital-sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
Modify patient treatment plans according to patient responses and conditions.
Collaborate with patient-care team members on care plans and use consistent hand-off communication.
Conduct and coordinate patient care and transfers in accordance with EMTALA regulations, as applicable.
Perform department-specific functions and other duties as assigned.