Registered Nurse; RN), Emergency Services

03108 RN Emergency
Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to:

Director of Emergency Department
FLSA:
Non-exempt

Education:

Associate's Degree in Nursing Required;
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
License:
Current RN to practice in the state of TX

Certifications:

ACLS, BCLS, PALS; NIHSS within 90 days of hire
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Computer proficiency required.
Essential Functions
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Non-Essential Functions