Emergency Department Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Additional certifications as required by the department.
• At least 12 months of RN experience or completion of a Nurse Residency Program.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards, and ability to apply them when providing nursing care.
• Ability to work with confidential material.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and supervise assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care according to unit standards.
• Adhere to hospital standards and promote a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
• Assume responsibility for nursing components of patient, family, and significant-other education.
• Communicate with the care team, coworkers, patients, and family members, and evaluate their understanding of information.
• Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, self, coworkers, and the facility.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
• Provide a therapeutic environment through safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.
• Take personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth, and development.
• Support the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus