Emergency Department RN - Fast-Paced Patient Care

AHS - Sherman Medical Center; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department delivers safe patient care using the nursing process, from assessment to evaluation. You provide direct patient care and guide patient/family teaching while supervising other nurses to ensure high standards of professional care and confidentiality.

You will communicate changes in patient condition with physicians, respond rapidly to clinical changes, and comply with EMTALA regulations and reporting requirements to protect patients.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required/obtained by respective deadlines.
• ER/acute care nursing experience preferred; EMERGENCY Department experience preferred.
• CEN certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• TNCC required within 9 months of hire.
• NIHSS within 30 days of hire.
• Behavioral violence prevention certification required or obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care utilizing the nursing process in Emergency Department.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing care and patient privacy.

Education

Current and valid state RN License

BLS certificate

ACLS certificate

PALS certificate

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

BSN

TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course)

NIHSS

Behavioral violence prevention certification

Job description

A Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department delivers safe patient care using the nursing process, from assessment to evaluation. You provide direct patient care and guide patient/family teaching while supervising other nurses to ensure high standards of professional care and confidentiality.

You will communicate changes in patient condition with physicians, respond rapidly to clinical changes, and comply with EMTALA regulations and reporting requirements to protect patients.