TX RN ER

Job Title: TX - RN ER - Mid Shift
Job Location: Waco TX
Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Education Qualifications and Credentials:

• Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas (or compact license with the State of Texas).

• Current certification in BLS.

• Current ACLS and PALS are required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.

• At least 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department Setting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides patient-focused nursing care of the acutely ill or injured patient. Utilizes the core nursing process of assessing planning implementing and evaluating and correlating accurate documentation to reflect the course of treatment.

• Ensures patient care is holistic compassionate and meets both the clinical and spiritual/emotional needs of the patient.

• Triages and prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources. Implements the care plan and monitors records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

• Works collaboratively with other disciplines to provide well-coordinated patient care. Promotes a positive attitude for good interpersonal interdepartmental and inter-facility relationships. Shows consideration for and maintains good relations with others. Ensures assignments delegated to another team member are within his/her scope of practice competency and level of licensure communicating needs in a clear and concise manner. Assures delegated tasks are completed and accurate.

• Performs essential job functions within his/her scope of practice and maintains awareness of and adheres to current policies and procedures set forth by Premier as well as other regulatory guidelines set forth by entities including but not limited to The Texas Department of State Health Services Board of Nurse Examiners and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

• Adheres to established laboratory procedures and follows established safety guidelines for working in the laboratory. Processes specimens according to written Laboratory procedures reporting results and filing paperwork accordingly.

• Provides basic respiratory services including use of capnography pulse oximetry and administration of supplemental oxygen and nebulized aerosolized treatments.

• Utilizes critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Internally inspired to perform to the best of their ability using his/her own drive or initiative.

• Maintains composure when confronted with job stress or emergency situations and adapts well to changes in the workplace.

• Facilitates patient transfer and discharge.

• Demonstrates a solution-driven attitude. Participates in the development of departmental policies & procedures as well as related documentation by offering recommendations that aligns with current trends in emergency care represents current standards of care and supports the focus of Premier to provide family-friendly compassionate care with little-to-no wait.

• Attends unit meetings remaining abreast of current departmental facility and organizational goals. Assists in dissemination of information as needed to other team members.

• Participates in staff assessment and performance evaluations as requested. Fosters a positive environment conducive to staff development. Cultivates team members by assisting with competency and training as well as promoting ongoing staff education.

• Diligently executes other duties as assigned.

• Participates in ongoing professional development.