Registered Nurse / RN ER

Ardent Health Services; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

UT Health Athens in Athens, TX seeks a night shift, full-time Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced ED. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care and coordinate patient outcomes.

The role requires an active Texas RN license, BCLS within two weeks, ACLS/PALS or ENPC during orientation, and NIHSS certification by orientation end. Prior emergency experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a nursing degree from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Texas RN license.
• BCLS required within 14 days of hire and before direct patient care.
• ACLS and PALS/ENPC required before end of orientation; NIHSS certification required before end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Administers care to a patient population from newborn to geriatric with a multidisciplinary approach.
• Prioritizes patient care needs based on assessment and implements an appropriate care plan.
• Delivers care per physician orders and protocols in line with hospital policy.

Skills

Nursing

Emergency nursing

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

NIHSS

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) in Athens, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuitionassistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

Responsibilities

• Administers care to a patient population ranging from newborn to geriatric and utilizes a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure that each patient receives nursing care appropriate to his/her illness or injury.
• Prioritizes patient care need based on the patient assessment and uses the nursing process to implement a plan of care appropriate to each patient’s needs.
• Delivers care consistent with physician’s orders and treatment protocols and in accordance with hospital and departmental policy.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Degree in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Current Texas RN license
• Basic Cardiac Life Support required within 14 days of hire and before providing direct patient care
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required before end of orientation
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) required before end of orientation
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification required before end of orientation

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of emergency nursing experience
• Two years of acute care nursing experience
• CEN