Job Description
This RN Emergency position involves providing direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with standards of practice.
Reports to the Emergency Department Director.
Requires an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred), current RN license in TX, and certifications in ACLS, BCLS, PALS, and NIHSS within 90 days of hire.
Must demonstrate critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently in a high-stress environment; computer proficiency is necessary.
Responsibilities include administering medications, collecting specimens, documenting care, monitoring and communicating patient status, assisting with activities of daily living, and coordinating interdisciplinary care.
Provides patient and family education tailored to individual needs and advocates for patient well-being.
Performs additional non-essential functions as needed.