Registered Nurse- FT Nights & PRN

AHS - Sherman Medical Center; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department delivers safe patient care using the nursing process, from assessment to evaluation. You provide direct patient care and guide patient/family teaching while supervising other nurses to ensure high standards of professional care and confidentiality.

You will communicate changes in patient condition with physicians, respond rapidly to clinical changes, and comply with EMTALA regulations and reporting requirements to protect patients.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required/obtained by respective deadlines.
• ER/acute care nursing experience preferred; EMERGENCY Department experience preferred.
• CEN certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• TNCC required within 9 months of hire.
• NIHSS within 30 days of hire.
• Behavioral violence prevention certification required or obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care utilizing the nursing process in Emergency Department.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing care and patient privacy.

Education

Current and valid state RN License

BLS certificate

ACLS certificate

PALS certificate

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

BSN

TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course)

NIHSS

Behavioral violence prevention certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

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 Emergency Department. 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. Is able to respond 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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.


2. Current BLS certificate upon hire or obtain within 30 days.


3. Current ACLS certificate or within 60 days of hire.


4. Current PALS certificate or within 90 days of hire.


5. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting preferred; E.R. setting preferred.


6. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.


7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.


8. Current Behavioral violence prevention certification or obtain within 30 days.


9. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 9 months of hire required.


10. NIHSS within 30 days of hire.