RN, ED - South

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, Texas is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to provide high-quality nursing care to patients across all ages. The role involves collaborating with various health professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes while adhering to the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

The ideal candidates will participate in initiatives and possess essential certifications such as ACLS and CPR-BLS. With the dynamic nature of the Emergency Department, strong adaptability and a sense of urgency are crucial for success.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required.
• ACLS certification prior to completion of unit orientation.
• TNCC within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
• Collaborate with professional disciplines for effective care delivery.
• Provide direct and individualized nursing care based on scientific principles.

Skills

Self‑Initiative

Sense of Urgency

Adaptability

Professional appearance

Ability to handle confidential information

Education

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Registered Nurses deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patients and significant others while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Registered Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions they encounter, they must be well‑versed in a large variety of health conditions.

Registered Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives. In addition, Registered Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Emergency Department Registered Nurses provide care for patients of all ages and acuity. Patients present to the Emergency Department with a wide variety and/or combination of illnesses and injuries at varying and unpredictable paces. Emergency Department census, acuity, and surges demand continuous prioritization of both patients and nursing interventions by the Registered Nurse to maintain safe and efficient care.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing

Minimum Work Experience

• No previous experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse
• ACLS prior to completion of unit orientation
• TNCC within 18 months of hire
• ENPC and/or PALS prior to completion of unit orientation
• CPR-BLS
• NIHSS prior to completion of unit orientation

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Self‑Initiative: active contributor to ED flow and throughput
• Sense of Urgency: provide safe, fast, effective care regardless of acuity or census
• Adaptability: the emergency department requires constant adjustment to meet acuity and volume intensity as well as situational adaptation
• Professional appearance and decorum at all times; the ED is the ‘front door’ to the hospital
• Ability to handle confidential information

Designated Driver

• No

OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk