Registered Nurse (RN) ER- Days

Prime Healthcare; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their award-winning Emergency Room team. This role offers an opportunity to provide safe, compassionate patient care in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care, guiding nursing staff, and communicating effectively with the medical team. The organization values quality, compassion, and community, providing competitive compensation and generous benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and substantial PTO. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits plan

Substantial PTO

Continuing educational opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid RN license and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care and guide nursing personnel activities.
• Communicate changes in patients' clinical conditions to physicians.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Process

Communication

Telemetry

EMTALA Regulations

Education

Current RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview

Dallas Regional Medical Center is a member of Prime Healthcare, offering incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. We are a 202-bed acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission that provides a wide range of medical services including 24/7 emergency care, cardiology, wound care, surgical services, cardiac catheterization, and imaging. The hospital is the only Certified Stroke Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, and Labor and Delivery Unit in the area. In addition, Dallas Regional is the only Trauma Center for 13 miles and was the first Accredited Geriatric Emergency Room in Dallas County. The hospital has received Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Awards, 15 Healthgrades Five-Star ratings over the past three years, and Straight "A" Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group since 2018. For more information, visit www.dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com.

Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Dallas Regional Medical Center is actively seeking an RN to join its award-winning Emergency Room team! We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, 401K
• Substantial PTO
• Continuing educational opportunities
• …and much more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for:

• The delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Providing direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Directing and guiding patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry.
• Being directly responsible and accountable for the care given to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Communicating with the physician about changes in the patients' clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
• Being knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.
2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
4. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
5. Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
7. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.