Registered Nurse / RN ER

Ardent Health Services; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services seeks a dedicated ER RN for night shift in Athens, TX. Join a 24/7 emergency department team delivering high-quality patient care to diverse populations, from newborns to seniors.

Position requires Texas RN licensure, ACLS/PALS/ENPC and NIHSS certifications prior to orientation end, with a focus on patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Texas RN license.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS or ENPC certifications as required before end of orientation.
• NIHSS certification required before end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Administers care to a patient population ranging from newborn to geriatric and utilizes a collaborative approach to ensure appropriate nursing care.
• Prioritizes patient care needs based on assessment and implements a plan of care.
• Delivers care in accordance with physician orders, protocols, and hospital policy.

Skills

RN License

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

NIHSS

TNCC

Education

Nursing degree

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: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, 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
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)