Main Emergency Department RN

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,835 - 76,263; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Houston, Texas, to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that impacts patient well-being. This role involves assessing and implementing patient care plans while collaborating with a dynamic interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess strong assessment skills and critical thinking ability, with at least one year of RN experience. This position offers a pay range of $35.45 to $55.36 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of RN experience, 24 months minimum.
• Registered Nurse license in Texas upon hire.
• Competence in Registered Nurse I performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Continuously assess patient's condition and provide nursing care.
• Design, direct, evaluate, and document the plan of care.
• Prepare patients for treatments, surgeries, and diagnostic studies.
• Reassess patients at appropriate intervals and notify physician.
• Ensure continuity of care through effective communication.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient-first mindset

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You’ll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will support patient recovery and fuel career advancement.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment: Admit and continuously assess patient's condition; provide nursing care that meets physical, psychological, and spiritual needs; notify the doctor of changes requiring attention.
• Planning: Design, direct, evaluate, and document the plan of care; provide patient/family teaching; coordinate transitions of care; work with other disciplines to meet specialized needs.
• Implementation: Prepare patients physically, psychologically, and spiritually for treatments, surgeries, and diagnostic studies; report significant changes to Charge Nurse/Team Leader and/or physician; implement safety initiatives and protocols.
• Evaluation: Reassess patients at appropriate intervals; notify physician to modify interventions; adjust care to meet emerging needs.
• Report Skills: Give and receive bedside shift reports, including family participation, ensuring continuity of care for the oncoming shift.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and at least one (1) year of RN experience; 24 months minimum.
• Demonstrated competence in Registered Nurse I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire.
• Registered Nurse: Texas, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR), within 14 days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 6 months.

Location

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, a 1,045-bed facility located in Texas.

Pay Range

$35.45 - $55.36 per hour