Registered Nurse-Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Pampa Regional Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department with night shift duties. You will provide direct patient care, coordinate teaching for patients and families, and collaborate with physicians to monitor evolving clinical conditions. Requirements include an active RN license, BLS/ACLS, and ER experience.

Prior CEN or BSN is preferred. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to a trusted community hospital in the

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS/ENPC certifications as required.
• Minimum of one year as an RN in acute care; ER experience preferred.
• CEN and BSN are preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process in Telemetry and Emergency Dept.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nurses.
• Communicate changes in patient condition with physicians and document results.
• Ensure EMTALA compliance and protect patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Telemetry knowledge

EMTALA awareness

Education

Current state RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS or ENPC Certification

BSN preferred

CEN preferred

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Pampa Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Located in the center of the Texas Panhandle, Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical-access hospital serving our communities with a full range of surgical and medical services. Pampa Regional Medical Center is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and has been recognized by the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades for patient safety and was named among the “100 Top Hospitals” by IBM Watson Health in 2018. Pampa Regional offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, urgent care, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.prmctx.com.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patients clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Current and valid state RN License.
• 2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 5. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• 6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• 7. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• 8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

• 1. In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• 2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• 3. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf