RN Emergency Services Days

Parkview Regional Hospital; Mexia (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia, TX, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The RN provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity setting, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and contributes to quality outcomes through clinical excellence and compassionate service.

The role requires an RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and the ability to manage rapid changes in patient condition.

Qualifications

• RN license or compact state equivalent required
• BLS required within facility policy timeline
• ACLS required within facility policy timeline
• PALS required within facility policy timeline
• CPI required within facility policy timeline
• TNCC preferred or required within facility policy timeline
• ASLS preferred within facility policy timeline
• BSN preferred for advancement or leadership roles

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity
• Conduct age-appropriate assessments and reassessments
• Administer medications and manage critical drips
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures in the ED
• Monitor hemodynamic status and interpret cardiac rhythms
• Document care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately
• Apply infection control and sterile technique consistently
• Educate patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team for optimal care delivery
• Respond calmly and professionally in high-stress situations

Skills

Triage & assessment

ECG interpretation

Emergency care

Infection control

EMR documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

High-stress decision making

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Diploma nursing accepted

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Join Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia, TX, a 49-bed, acute-care facility providing services that include medical/surgical care, rehabilitation, and emergency care. Parkview Regional keeps quality healthcare close to home, with a focus on maintaining and growing quality primary and specialty care services. At Parkview, you’ll work in a hospital empowered by system support yet rooted in community impact.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency care setting. The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to provide safe and effective care for patients across the lifespan. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and contributes to quality outcomes through clinical excellence, compassionate service, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs triage and prioritizes patient care based on acuity
• Conducts age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of all patients
• Administers medications, performs procedures, and manages critical drips
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures in the emergency department
• Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythms
• Documents care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately and timely
• Applies infection control and sterile technique practices consistently
• Educates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions
• Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team for optimal care delivery
• Responds calmly and professionally in high-stress, life-threatening situations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of emergency nursing protocols, trauma care, and critical interventions
• Skilled in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations and multitask effectively
• Proficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation tools
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Demonstrates professionalism, clinical judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma program accepted.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred or required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) preferred

Experience

• Emergency nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Demonstrated ability to function under pressure and respond effectively to critical situations