Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with match

Education support / tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Medical City Alliance in Fort Worth Texas seeks a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department to provide holistic, patient-centered care under the nurse manager. You will participate in governance, uphold infection control and ESI-level appropriate assessments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes independent work, adherence to state nursing acts, and ongoing professional development within a top hospital network.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Two years' nursing experience; ER experience preferred.
• Texas RN license required or eligible.
• BLS and ACLS certification required (HCA approved).
• ENPC required within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC required within 6 months of hire.
• CEN/CPEN/TCRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, individualized patient care under the supervision of the nurse manager.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic environment per hospital policies.
• Document assessments, interventions and patient responses accurately.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
• Maintain required certifications and licensure for nursing practice.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

As aRegistered Nurse - Emergency Department, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empoweredat every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.Youllhelp shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurseis responsible fordecisions and actions within the domain of nursing practice. Important aspects of this responsibility are the promotion of a safe and therapeutic environment for both the recipients and providers of nursing care; acquisition of specialized knowledge skills and additional formal education to provide specialized care; demonstration and validation of competence in nursing practice; clinical practice consistent with the policies, procedures and standards of this facility; and supervision of other staff as designated within the department.Under the supervision of the nurse manager, the registered nurse provides holistic, individualized patient care in response to emergent,identifiedneeds. Additionalfunctions will be performedin accordance withthe Nurse Practice Act and ENA standards in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the organization.

• Recommending necessaryadjustments;following hospital and nursing standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Resolves patientpAssuresquality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards;correcting problemsand needs by utilizingmultidisciplinary team strategies.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures and procedures specific to Emergency room nursing.
• Possess the ability to work independently and priorities responsibilities.
• Clinically proficient in emergency room nursing skills,demonstratingknowledge of the developmental needs of the pediatric, adolescent,adultand geriatric patient.
• Provides and documents quality patient care consistently according to hospital standards and policy/procedures.
• Accepts accountability and responsibility as a member of the department of nursing services.
• Will document a formalassessment onallpatients presentingto thedepartment that are ESILevel 1, 2, or 3.
• The RN will prioritize patient care as theypresentto the department.
• Reassessmentof patient conditions and symptoms based oninitialacuity prior to medical screeningandappropriate reassessmentsafter MSE.
• Will delivery culturally competent care to patients and service to customers,co-workersand peers inday-to-dayinteractions.
• Willmaintaina positive and motivating environment.
• Participant in shared governance.
• Accuratelyidentifysituations which require emergent or urgentresponses andcommunicate thoseto theappropriate levelof leadership in the organizationutilizingtheappropriate chainof command in the approach to problemsolving.
• Assistin achieving theclinical,financialandadministrativeobjectivesofthe department.
• Collaborate with department leaders on significant operational issues/barriers associated with nursing practice.
• Maintain all required certifications and licensure for registered nurse job requirements.
• Provide evidence –based nursing care to all patient’s entrusted to your care.

What qualifications you will need:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Associate’s degreein Nursingrequired;BSNpreferred.

Experience

• Minimum of two years’ nursing experience preferred. Emergency room clinical experiencepreferred.

Licenses,Registrationsand/or Certifications

• Registered Nurse License eligible to practice in the State of Texasrequired.
• BLSand ACLS certificationfrom HCA approved vendorrequired.
• ENPCrequiredwithin 6 monthsof hire.
• TNCCrequiredwithin 6 months of hire.
• CEN, CPEN, or TCRN preferred.

Benefits

Medical City Alliance, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

Medical City Alliance serves families from Fort Worth, Keller, Haslet, Saginaw and Tarrant County. Our 99+ bed hospital offers 30+ specialties. We offer 2 convenient ER locations, including our off-campus ER in Saginaw. Our maternity floor includes labor and delivery suites and c-section ORs. We have a well-baby nursery, postpartum rooms, and a Level III NICU. We offer compassionate care with state-of-the-art surgical equipment. Our hospital offers robotic surgery to perform procedures. Our facility provides comprehensive cardiology services. We prioritize early detection and treatment of heart disease. Our advanced technology provides quick results to our patients. Our patient satisfaction scores rank in the top decile of hospitals nationwide. Our physicians rank Medical City Alliance as excellent in quality of care. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.