Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse for per diem shifts (Days, 12-hour). The role requires delivering high-quality care in Telemetry, with collaboration with physicians and staff. RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and ER experience are required, with preferred BSN and CEN certification.

The hospital emphasizes quality, compassion, and community, and offers opportunities within a not-for-profit, Level III Trauma Center with comprehensive ED services.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS certificate on hire and current.
• ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire.
• PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year ER/acute care nursing experience.
• CEN certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Provide direct patient care in Telemetry and acute care settings.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other staff.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality; ensure EMTALA compliance.

Skills

Nursing in ED Telemetry

Emergency care delivery

EMTALA knowledge

Patient assessment

Education

Current state RN license

BLS certificate

ACLS certificate

PALS/ENPC certificate

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

ER nursing experience (1 year)

CEN certification (preferred)

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available:Days

Employment Type: Per Diem

Hours: Days (12 HR)

Location: Knapp Medical Center - Weslaco,TX

The Emergency Department RN provides rapid and skilled care to patients who arrive at the hospital seeking emergency medical attention. The ER Nurses are skilled professionals who play a critical role in delivering emergent and urgent care to patients in the emergency department. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

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

KnappMedical Center isan award-winning,not-for-profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas.With 227 beds, the community hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology.Knapp serves as the only acute care hospital in the Mid-Valley area, as well as Weslaco's only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery.Knapp has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to Mid-Valley residents for 60 years. More than 300 physicians serve on the hospital's medical staff. Knapp also serves as one of the largest employers in the Mid-Valley, employing more than 450 people. For more information, please call956-968-8567or visitwww.KnappMed.org

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. He / She communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient’s 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. Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.


4. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

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