Emergency Room Nurse

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9

Tuition and certification support

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Texas is seeking an Emergency Room Nurse to join their team. The role requires a Registered Nurse with at least one year of clinical experience. Key responsibilities include providing patient care, collaborating with healthcare staff, and adhering to hospital protocols. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports nurses at various career stages. This full-time position is at a reputable facility committed to high-quality healthcare delivery in the community.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse.
• One (1) or more years recent clinical experience as an RN preferred.
• Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree.

Responsibilities

• Supports the philosophy of Kingwood Medical Center by facilitating cooperation of hospital staff.
• Provides outstanding service to all patients, physicians, fellow employees, and guests.
• Maintains awareness of own limitations and seeks guidance when needed.
• Performs technical skills proficiently in accordance with established standards.
• Adheres to Tardiness/Attendance Policy.
• Documents according to hospital policy.
• Respect patient rights including confidentiality and informed decision-making.
• Utilize resources for ethical concerns and referrals as appropriate.
• Perform technical nursing skills per established standards and annual validations.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care.

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Emergency Room Nurse

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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a (Registered Nurse RN Emergency Department) you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Employee Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What you will do in this role

• Supports the philosophy of Kingwood Medical Center by facilitating cooperation of hospital staff in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Consistently provides outstanding service to all patients, physicians, fellow employees, and guests.
• Displays initiative to see processes through to completion and offers assistance without being asked.
• Maintains awareness of own limitations and seeks guidance from appropriate personnel as needed.
• Prioritizes activities of self based on demands for service.
• Remains alert to the detection of errors in own work and the work of others with appropriate corrective actions initiated.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed decision-making, and privacy.
• Is aware of the resources available to patients, significant others and physicians for ethical concerns and makes the appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Performs technical skills proficiently in accordance with established standards, as evidenced by annual validation processes.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge and skill to proficiently assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document the care of assigned patient.
• Adheres to Tardiness/Attendance Policy.
• Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Service Division.
• Assesses the patients condition and nursing needs utilizing the nursing process.
• Provides, directs and evaluates nursing care provided to patients and reports pertinent observations and reactions of patients to physicians and Charge Nurse.
• Assesses the need for advanced directive information and makes the information available if applicable.
• Provides appropriate patient and/or family education or training based on assessed needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist/provide services to patients in relation to growth and development over the life span, including the ability to assist in the identification of requirements relative to age-specific needs.
• Utilizes appropriate safety precautions and principles of good body mechanics in the provision of direct patient care services.
• Demonstrates an ability to operate all applicable equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment appropriately.
• Demonstrates an ability to perform in an accurate and precise manner in crisis and emergency situations when time is essential.
• Administers medications.
• Documents according to hospital policy.

What qualifications you will need

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse.
• One (1) or more years recent clinical experience as an RN preferred.
• Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree.

Hospital Overview

As a full‑service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high‑quality, cost‑effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women’s Center offers high‑risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state‑of‑the‑art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient‑centered care you need close to home.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.