Registered Nurse PRN - ED

Martin County Hospital; Texas; On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin County Hospital District in Texas seeks a PRN Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care and discharge planning. The RN administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, while coordinating with a care team to ensure safety and continuity of care.

The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, an active RN license (TX or compact), and CPR/BLS; ACLS/PALS and TNCC are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current RN license (TX or compact state).
• CPR/BLS certification required; obtain upon hire if not current.
• ACLS or hospital equivalent preferred
• PALS or ENPC preferred
• TNCC preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide total nursing care, assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge for assigned patients.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and current nursing practice.
• Direct, monitor, and evaluate care delegated to non-licensed personnel ensuring safe care.
• Cross-train to all patient care departments to ensure adequate staffing.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse degree

Job description

Description

Job Type

PRN

History

Martin County Hospital District (MCHD) was organized in 1967 and has boundaries coterminous with Martin County, Texas. It is located in the heart of West Texas. Opened in 1949, the hospital was originally located near downtown Stanton. This facility served the community well for many years but was replaced with a state of the art 18 bed facility in 2012. The new facility is located on I20 and has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Has principal responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge process of each assigned patient to attain optimal health and continuity of care. The RN administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice. The RN is responsible fordirecting, monitoring, and evaluating care delegated to non-licensed personnel ensuring that the plan of care is carried out in a safe environment. Cross-trains to all patient care departments to ensure adequate staffing levels.

Requirements

Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of ProfessionalNursing.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Current Registered Nurse license certified by theState of Texas or licensure from a state within the nursing compact required.
• Hold current CPR/BLS or obtain upon hire.
• Credentials in an advanced cardiac life support course (e.g. ACLS orhospital equivalent) preferred
• Credentials in a nationally recognized pediatric advanced life support course (e.g. PALS or ENPC) preferred
• TNCC preferred

Experience:
One (1) year experience as a Professional Registered Nurse in a hospital environment preferred.

Mission Statement:

Committed to excellence, Martin County Hospital District will provide the highest quality, compassionate care to improve the lives of those we serve.

Vision Statement:

Martin County Hospital District strives to ensure the availability and viability of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting.

Martin County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, strong morals, values, and ethics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.