Registered Nurse- Emergency Care Nights

Altus Community Healthcare; Lumberton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Community Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Inpatient Unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, collaborating with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive clinical outcomes.

The role requires a Texas RN license, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and preferably at least two years of inpatient experience. Join our fast-paced unit and contribute to high-quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Texas is required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of two years inpatient nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures per physician orders and protocols.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, specialists, therapists, and other health professionals.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, infection control, and quality standards.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in rapid response and code situations as needed.
• Advocate for patients and promote a positive patient experience.
• Participate in staff meetings, training programs, and continuing education.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

RN license (Texas)

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Unit is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients admitted to the inpatient unit. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and positive clinical outcomes.

• Assess, monitor, and document patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, specialists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, infection control, and quality assurance standards.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and participate in rapid response and code situations as needed.
• Serve as a patient advocate and promote a positive patient experience.
• Participate in staff meetings, training programs, and continuing education activities.
• The position is performed in an inpatient healthcare setting and may involve exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and other healthcare-related hazards. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and required.

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Minimum of two (2) year of inpatient nursing experience preferred.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.