ER Registered Nurse - FT Day shift

Baptist Neighborhood Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Emergency Room team. This role is vital for delivering compassionate, age-appropriate nursing care while ensuring patient safety and comfort. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency nursing, with at least two years of experience and relevant certifications. Join a team that values diversity and teamwork, and make a difference in the lives of patients in your community. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions is required.
• 2+ years full-time RN experience in ER or comparable experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide proficient, age-specific nursing care in the Emergency Room.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Infection Control

Nursing Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

ENPC Certification

TNCC Certification

Job description

About Us

HIGHLIGHTS

SHIFT: Day shift (7a-7p)

JOB TYPE: Full-time

LOCATION: Rigsby

FACILITY TYPE: 10 bed Emergency Department

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care in the Emergency Room.

Essential Job Functions

1. Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/families.
2. Proficiently and consistently complete accurate, concise and legible documentation on medical records.
3. Observe and record signs, symptoms and behaviors including the physiological status of patients.
4. Present proposed revisions of interventions and desired outcomes.
5. Maintain patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
6. Follow physician’s orders in the delivery of nursing care.
7. Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations.
8. Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care.
9. Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures.
10. Participate in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given.
11. Assemble equipment and supply for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist others with procedures or treatments. Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing of that State.

Other Job Functions

1. Perform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and document.
2. Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
3. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

1. Associate’s Degree, required; BSN, preferred.
2. Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required.
3. 2+ years full-time RN experience in ER or other comparable experience, required.
4. Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association, required; ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted for PALS certification; TNCC preferred.
5. Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication.