Staff RN-Emergency Department (Days)

Cogdell; Snyder (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogdell Memorial Hospital in Snyder, TX, seeks an experienced Emergency Room RN to provide direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced ED. You will triage patients, assess needs, and communicate status changes with ED physicians to ensure efficient patient flow.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, active RN license with BCLS, and preferably 1 year of ER experience. Join a collaborative health care team dedicated to delivering optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered school of nursing.
• ER nursing experience (minimum 1 year) preferred.
• Knowledge of medications/pharmacology and medical terminology.
• Current RN license and BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the ED.
• Triage patients safely, rapidly and accurately.
• Communicate changes in patient status with ED physicians.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment.

Skills

Triage accuracy

Clinical assessment

Communication with physicians

Education

RN nursing degree

Job description

GENERAL

Position Overview

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency care setting. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. Is able to triage safely, rapidly and accurately, every patient that enters the emergency care system. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with Emergency Department physicians about changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduate from an accredited Registered school ofnursing.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year Emergency Room Nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge of medications and pharmacology at a level appropriate to
thescopeof licensure and professional expertise; general practice
medicine and medical terminology; standard diagnostic and medical
equipment andinstruments; basic computer skills.

Licenses / Certifications / Registries

Current RN licensure from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
by the State of Texas with renewal as required by law; current BCLS certification.

OTHERS

Personality / Interpersonal Skills

Appreciation of and the desire to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing patients optimal care.

Employment Type

Fulltime

Contact Human Resources

Applicants may contact:
Human Resources Office
Cogdell Memorial Hospital
[e-mail]
1700 Cogdell Blvd. Snyder, TX 79549
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]