Registered Nurse (RN) PRN

Schertz Cibolo Emergency Center; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Schertz Cibolo Emergency Center is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide high-quality emergency care in the ED. The RN will assess, plan, implement, document, and evaluate patient care while upholding Texas Board standards and priority for guest relations.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Nursing or higher, a current Texas RN license, at least 1 year ER experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS. TNCC/ENPC/CEN are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service abilities.
• Courteous and respectful with all staff.
• Must be flexible and service-oriented.
• Problem-solving with quick intervention.
• Critical-thinking skills.
• Must be able to work four mandatory weekend shifts a month.

Responsibilities

• Performs point-of-care and CLIA-waived tests per Laboratory Director.
• Follow up on lab specimens with physician notification.
• Maintain narcotic inventory documentation and report discrepancies.
• Conduct daily lab and equipment checks for quality assurance.
• Assist with follow-up phone calls when needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate charting.
• Delegate appropriately to Radiology, Registration Clerk, and EMT-Paramedics.
• Monitor stock and report needs each shift; monitor emails.
• Document incidents and report to Nurse Manager/Physician on duty.
• Comply with HIPAA, CMS, and CLIA regulations.
• Empty sharps containers safely.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Company.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Weekend shifts

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Texas RN license

Job description

Summary

The Staff Nurse is a licensed professional responsible for maintaining the standards of the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. The RN will assess, organize, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care for Emergency Department patients. In performing his/her professional practice the RN is responsible for maintaining quality cost effectiveness and guest relations. Care will include individualized, holistic, family centered, and safe care. Customer service is a priority and is expected to be a top priority of the RN.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs laboratory point of care testing and all CLIA waived testing approved by the Laboratory Director.
• Follow up on all lab specimens with accurate documentation and physician notification.
• Maintains accurate documentation on the narcotic inventory form and reports any discrepancies to the Nurse Manager immediately.
• Performs all daily lab and equipment checks for Quality Assurance.
• Assists with follow up phone calls when needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and accurately documents patient charts.
• Responsible for delegating appropriately to Radiology Technician, Registration Clerk, and EMT-Paramedic.
• Monitors supply every shift and reports when noted.
• Review company emails throughout every shift as this will be the primary means of communication.
• Accurately documents any incidents and reports to the Nurse Manager and Physician on duty.
• Uses biohazard containers correctly.
• Comply with all federal regulation including but not limited to HIPPA, CMS and CLIA.
• Empties sharps containers in a timely and safe manner.
• Performs all other duties as requested by the Company.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Courtesy and respect for every staff member
• Must be flexible and service-oriented
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to intervene immediately and awareness of changing conditions that may require additional assistance
• Critical-thinking skills
• Must be able to work fourmandatory weekend shifts a month

Required Education and Experience

• Associate Degree Nurse or higher Registered
• Nurse with current Texas license
• Minimum of 1 year emergency room experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS (TNCC, ENPC, and CEN preferred but not required)