ER Nurse PRN — Compassionate, High-Impact Care

Medina Healthcare System; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Medina Healthcare System is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse at Medina Regional Hospital in Hondo, TX. You will provide nursing care across patient populations under medical staff direction, and you’ll follow hospital policies and safety standards.

The role requires Texas RN licensure and a BSN, with BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC prerequisites to be met within specified timelines. Prior Med/Surg/CCU/ED experience is preferred, and ongoing training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• BLS within 30 days of hire; ACLS within 90 days; PALS within 6 months; TNCC within 1 year.
• RN License to practice in Texas or Active Multi-State RN Compact License, or GN Permit. (Employees with RN Compact Licensure must obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date.)
• One year of nursing experience in Med/Surg, Critical Care and ED unit preferred.
• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart.
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Prepares equipment and aids to the physician during treatment and examination of patient.
• Review physician's orders, laboratory requests, and reports to physician as needed.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor and Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Documents nursing history, physical assessment and services performed for patients.
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.
• Provides the appropriate care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient and demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Attends in-service training at the request of their Director, including hospital orientation and Annual Skills Fair.
• Will be preceptor to new hires as requested.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

Texas RN Licensure

BSN

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Medina Healthcare System is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse at Medina Regional Hospital in Hondo, TX. You will provide nursing care across patient populations under medical staff direction, and you’ll follow hospital policies and safety standards.

The role requires Texas RN licensure and a BSN, with BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC prerequisites to be met within specified timelines. Prior Med/Surg/CCU/ED experience is preferred, and ongoing training will be provided.