Job Description
This RN Emergency position involves providing direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with professional standards.
Reports to the Emergency Department Director.
Requires an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred) and current RN licensure in TX.
Certifications needed include ACLS, BCLS, PALS, and NIHSS within 90 days of hire.
Must demonstrate critical thinking, decisive judgment, and be proficient with computers.
Key functions include administering medications, collecting specimens, documenting care, monitoring patient conditions, and assisting with activities of daily living.
Collaborates with the care team for transfers, discharges, and psychosocial support.
Provides patient and family education, advocates for patient well-being, and works effectively in stressful environments.