Registered Nurse / RN ER

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in Texas is seeking a night shift, full-time Emergency Room registered nurse to join our ED team.

The nurse will plan and deliver direct and indirect patient care, develop a nursing care plan with patients and families, and communicate changes in condition to physicians and the nursing leadership. Candidates should hold Texas RN licensure with compact recognition and maintain critical care certifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of required education to obtain Texas Licensure as an RN.
• Active Texas RN license or compact license recognition.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS and PALS/ENPC upon hire.
• NRP and TNCC certifications within specified timelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver direct and indirect patient care.
• Develop a nursing care plan with patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and nursing leadership.
• Collaborate with team to ensure high-quality, safe patient care.

Skills

ED nursing

Clinical assessment

Time management

Patient safety

Education

Texas RN licensure

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Emergency Room (ED) Registered Nursein Harker Heights, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• 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:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.

Responsibilities

The nurse is responsible for the planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care, developing a nursing care plan in coordination with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary, and communicating changes in the patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Completion of required education to obtain Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Registered Nurse (RN) with Texas Board of Nursing – OR – current home state license is required for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Completes formal triage education within 90 days of hire.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role, and prior to providing direct patient care, or ARC (American Red Cross) is required upon hire.
• Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification through AHA is required upon hire.
• Active PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and/or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification is required upon hire.
• Active NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) within 18 months of hire.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Preferred Job Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in an ED hospital setting.
• Experience with patient safety best practices.
• Demonstrates mastery of competencies.
• Ability to effectively utilize time management skills to quickly ascertain and identify the medical problem.