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REGISTERED NURSE – Full Time Night shift
Job Description The RN provides professional nursing care for patients in the emergency room. The RN triages each patient and determines priority of care based on medical complaint or current symptoms. The RN promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care by evaluating the medical complaint or current symptoms and report to physician
Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, procedures, diagnostic testing and treatments
Performs IV initiation/infusion/therapy, blood draws, cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, applies oxygen, administers nebulized treatment, cleans and bandages wounds, applies splints, and provides basic bedside care
Recognizes and effectively treats life-threatening conditions
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments. This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population
Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories
Assists physicians with procedures including but not limited to laceration repair, any procedure requiring moderate sedation, incision and drainage, cardiac arrest, intubation, chest tube insertion, foreign body removal, live birth or spontaneous aborted fetus and tissue, records time of death and birth, assists Administrator in reporting death in the emergency room as needed
Prepares and administers medications ordered by the physician and records administration and such other relative data in the patient's medical record
Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of the plan of care
Reviews all discharge instructions with patient and takes vital signs prior to discharge to ensure patient is stable and records results in the patient medical record
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection prevention and control standards
Completes all necessary nursing documentation in accordance with policy and emergency room standards
Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment
Records all patient medical care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in appropriate format and submits to Front Desk Representative to enter in patient medical record
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by Nurse Director
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
Completes annual education requirements
Maintains all required certifications and licenses per regulatory standards
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time
Attends annual review and department in-service, as scheduled
Attends all staff meeting as scheduled by the Nurse Director
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility
Daily operations of the facility including but not limited to: maintenance, inventory, housekeeping, linen services, and proper function of the utilities
Requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent judgement skills
Strong leadership skills
Detail oriented with exceptional interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work all shifts including day, evening, and weekend hours as needed
Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards and requirements
Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology
Ability to work independently and in a public or clinic setting using sound judgement in a high-pressure environment while maintaining excellent patient care and customer service
Strong team player
Demonstrated knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide high-quality patient care
Polite and professional demeanor
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off (PTO)
Signing bonus
Schedule
Full Time Night shift
12 hour shift
Education & Certifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with up to 2 years of registered nurse and/or emergency room nursing experience
Current RN license and licensed to work in the state of Texas
CPR/BLS Certification required
ACLS Certification required
PALS Certification required
TNCC preferred but not required
ENA preferred but not required
Registered Nurse: 2 years (Required)
BLS Certification (Required)
ACLS (Required)
Reports To NURSING DIRECTOR
Physical Demands Must be able to bend, lift, twist, and/or stand/walk for up to 12 hours daily. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.
Physical exertion as well as hazardous work conditions; this may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Medical Specialty: Critical & Intensive Care Emergency Medicine. Physical Setting: Outpatient Urgent care center. Travel Requirements: Travel from one clinic to another is considered to be within the normal duties of the position.
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Job Description The RN provides professional nursing care for patients in the emergency room. The RN triages each patient and determines priority of care based on medical complaint or current symptoms. The RN promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care by evaluating the medical complaint or current symptoms and report to physician
Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, procedures, diagnostic testing and treatments
Performs IV initiation/infusion/therapy, blood draws, cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, applies oxygen, administers nebulized treatment, cleans and bandages wounds, applies splints, and provides basic bedside care
Recognizes and effectively treats life-threatening conditions
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments. This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population
Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories
Assists physicians with procedures including but not limited to laceration repair, any procedure requiring moderate sedation, incision and drainage, cardiac arrest, intubation, chest tube insertion, foreign body removal, live birth or spontaneous aborted fetus and tissue, records time of death and birth, assists Administrator in reporting death in the emergency room as needed
Prepares and administers medications ordered by the physician and records administration and such other relative data in the patient's medical record
Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of the plan of care
Reviews all discharge instructions with patient and takes vital signs prior to discharge to ensure patient is stable and records results in the patient medical record
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection prevention and control standards
Completes all necessary nursing documentation in accordance with policy and emergency room standards
Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment
Records all patient medical care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in appropriate format and submits to Front Desk Representative to enter in patient medical record
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by Nurse Director
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
Completes annual education requirements
Maintains all required certifications and licenses per regulatory standards
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time
Attends annual review and department in-service, as scheduled
Attends all staff meeting as scheduled by the Nurse Director
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility
Daily operations of the facility including but not limited to: maintenance, inventory, housekeeping, linen services, and proper function of the utilities
Requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent judgement skills
Strong leadership skills
Detail oriented with exceptional interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work all shifts including day, evening, and weekend hours as needed
Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards and requirements
Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology
Ability to work independently and in a public or clinic setting using sound judgement in a high-pressure environment while maintaining excellent patient care and customer service
Strong team player
Demonstrated knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide high-quality patient care
Polite and professional demeanor
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off (PTO)
Signing bonus
Schedule
Full Time Night shift
12 hour shift
Education & Certifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with up to 2 years of registered nurse and/or emergency room nursing experience
Current RN license and licensed to work in the state of Texas
CPR/BLS Certification required
ACLS Certification required
PALS Certification required
TNCC preferred but not required
ENA preferred but not required
Registered Nurse: 2 years (Required)
BLS Certification (Required)
ACLS (Required)
Reports To NURSING DIRECTOR
Physical Demands Must be able to bend, lift, twist, and/or stand/walk for up to 12 hours daily. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.
Physical exertion as well as hazardous work conditions; this may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Medical Specialty: Critical & Intensive Care Emergency Medicine. Physical Setting: Outpatient Urgent care center. Travel Requirements: Travel from one clinic to another is considered to be within the normal duties of the position.
Ready to Apply? Join our team and make a difference in healthcare. We're excited to hear from you!
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