RN, ED - South

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health is seeking a registered nurse to deliver direct patient care in the Emergency Department. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient care across a wide range of illnesses and injuries.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, an active RN license in Texas, and compliance with ACLS/TNCC/ENPC-PALS, CPR-BLS, and NIHSS prerequisites prior to orientation completion. Experience levels vary by unit need.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD).
• RN license required for clinical practice in ED.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, individualized nursing care in the Emergency Department.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and timely care.
• Prioritize care for patients of all ages and acuity during variable ED demands.
• Uphold professional standards and Texas Nurse Practice Act requirements.

Skills

Self-Initiative

Sense of Urgency

Adaptability

Professionalism

Confidentiality

OSHA High Risk

Education

RN license (Texas)

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 patient 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-verse 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 (Diploma, AD)

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