Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Position Summary

Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

MINIMUM EDUCATION : Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

PREFERRED EDUCATION : Bachelors Degree

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : Two years in acute care preferred

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE : Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse

Preferred Certifications / Licensure

REQUIRED COURSES / COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR) :

Adult Ed

Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role

Should be completed before the end of the orientation period

AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role

Should be completed before the end of the orientation period.

NOTE : PALS is not required in Adult ED at North Central Baptist Hospital.

TNCC within 1 year of date of hire or transfer date into unit

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained with 60 days of hire date or transfer to position

ENPC is preferred

Pediatric Ed

Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role

• Should be completed before the end of the orientation period

TNCC within 1 year of date of hire or transfer date into unit

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained with 60 days of hire date or transfer to position

ENPC within 18 months of hire or transfer into role.

Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and / or significant other

Institutes approved medical protocols and initiates a plan for patient care based on the initial assessment; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basis

Recognizes changing patient condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command in a timely and appropriate manner

Assimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate and decisive patient-focused action