What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN- Emergency Room Nurse Freestanding ED position at Texas Emergency Care Centers?
Registered Nurse
JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Nurse is a registered nurse with the knowledge and skills fundamental to nursing practice. The Staff Nurse must demonstrate the behaviors associated with the Leadership, Art and Science of Nursing at the Intermediate level (identified in Duties and Responsibilities).
PATIENT AGE GROUP SERVED
Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills required for patient care while applying nursing knowledge and skills to clinical situations and assumes ownership for achieving patient outcomes.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and priority setting in complex patient care situations.
- Functions as a team member and role model, responding willingly to coworkers needs for assistance and partnership.
- Practices and documents the nursing process reflecting the age-specific needs of the patient population.
- Develops, discusses and carries out the plan of care for each patient, communicating its elements to the patient and family, considering the holistic needs of the patient/family.
- Provides unit-based staff education including the presentation of one departmental in-service a year.
- Engages in lifelong learning as evidenced by formal and informal education as required by the Board of Nurse Examiners.
- Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families.
9. Demonstrates Customer Service standards (smiles and makes eye contact; greets each patient and
visitor; displays appropriate body language at all times; honors and respects diversity).
- Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Completion of Professional Nursing Program. Bachelors Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
MUST HAVE a minimum of 4-6 years Hospital Based Emergency Care Center Experience, Will consider a Licensed Registered Nurse with less than 3years if accompanied by prior history of being 911 EMT-P for 3 years or more
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Current license to practice as an RN in the State of Texas
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
TNCC is preferred
Emergency Nurse Certification (CEN), granted by the Emergency Nurses Association, preferred
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Must pass all competencies and skills testing provided upon hire
Must be able to write and speak effectively in English
Must demonstrate interpersonal skills with all levels of healthcare team
Basic computer literacy including keyboarding skills, ability to utilize Outlook and the ability to navigate in a Windows environment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
STRICT NON SMOKING/ NON VAPING/ NO E-CIG ENVIRONMENT
Patient care areas and procedure areas.
May include exposure to hazardous chemicals and blood borne pathogens. Adherence to universal precautions is required.
Extended periods of standing and walking are required.
Able to flex hours and overtime to meet need related to unanticipated acuity, volume changes and/or problems.
Salary : $40 - $47
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