ER Registered Nurse - Full-time Day shift

Emerus; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus in Kelly (San Antonio area) is hiring an Emergency Room Registered Nurse to assess, plan, direct, and evaluate patient care in a small-format hospital setting. You will apply advanced clinical knowledge to ensure patient comfort and safety during shifts, with emphasis on documentation and teamwork.

The role requires 2+ years of ER experience, an active RN license, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current state RN license without sanctions.
• Minimum 2+ years ER or equivalent experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and provide age-appropriate nursing care in ER.
• Document medical records accurately and legibly.
• Observe and record signs, symptoms and behavior; follow physician orders.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Maintain patient privacy and infection control practices.

Skills

ER Nursing

Patient Care

Documentation

English Proficiency

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

About Us

HIGHLIGHTS

SHIFT: Day shift (7a-7p)

JOB TYPE: Full-time

LOCATION: Kelly

FACILITY TYPE: 22 bed Small-Format Hospital (8 ER, 8 Inpatient)

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

• 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
• Proficiently and consistently complete accurate, concise and legible documentation on medical records
• Observe and record signs, symptoms and behaviors including the physiological status of patients
• Presents proposed revision of interventions and desired outcomes
• Maintain patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
• Follow physician’s orders in the delivery of nursing care
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
• Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
• Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures
• Participate in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given
• Assemble equipment and supply for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists 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

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

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree, required; BSN, preferred
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required
• 2+ years full-time RN experience in ER or other comparable experience, required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, required; TNCC preferred
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
• Pennsylvania Candidates: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.

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