RN-ER

Methodist Hospitals; Broadway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Emergency Department. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care through integrity and excellence. You will be responsible for administering medications, assessing patient conditions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient independence and satisfaction. The organization is recognized for its commitment to quality, having received numerous accolades for its patient care standards. Join a team that values compassion and professionalism, and take your nursing career to the next level in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Competitive Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and patient care.
• Ability to administer medications and interpret lab results.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and documents patient status.
• Promotes patient independence and ensures quality of care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Medication Administration

Patient Assessment

Multitasking

Infection Control

Education

Bachelor's Nursing

College Diploma Nursing

Licensed Registered Nurse

Tools

Medical Equipment

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a patient-driven and highly motivated Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department at Methodist Hospitals! We offer a sign-on bonus, competitive benefits, PTO, and salary.

At Methodist Hospitals, our nurses exemplify the INURSE values through integrity, nursing excellence, unity, respect, scholarship, and evidence-based practice.

Highlights:

• Methodist was one of just seventy-four cancer programs in the nation to receive the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer’s Outstanding Achievement Award during its last accreditation period.
• We have been named one of America’s Best Breast Centers by the Women’s Choice Awards for four consecutive years.
• Methodist Hospitals is proud to achieve Magnet recognition, reinforcing our dedication to quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

1. Administers medications within the scope of practice and hospital policies.
2. Assesses, evaluates, interprets, and documents patients' physical and mental status.
3. Establishes rapport with patients and significant others to understand care requirements and resolves patient problems through multidisciplinary teams.
4. Promotes patient independence by establishing care goals; teaching patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care; answering questions.
5. Ensures quality of care by adhering to standards, measuring outcomes, and making necessary adjustments.
6. Maintains a safe and clean environment by complying with procedures and protocols.
7. Protects patient confidentiality and maintains continuity through documentation.
8. Maintains professional knowledge through ongoing education and participation in professional societies.
9. Completes annual competency and regulatory education.
10. Contributes to team efforts, measured by patient satisfaction metrics like Press Ganey/HCAPS, AIDET, and Model of Care.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of medical equipment.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to administer medications per policy.
• Ability to interpret lab and diagnostic results.
• Ability to communicate effectively using SBAR.
• Ability to multitask.
• Courteous, compassionate, and positive attitude.
• Clinical skills including bedside manner, infection control, and medication administration.
• ED/ICU Requirement: ACLS; BLS for Med Surg areas.

Education:

• Bachelor's Nursing preferred; College Diploma Nursing required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Certified in CPR.

Standards of Behavior: Meets the standards outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

Confidentiality/HIPAA/Corporate Compliance: Demonstrates knowledge of procedures to protect and maintain the security, confidentiality, and integrity of all medical and organizational information, supporting Methodist Hospitals' compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.