Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Waco, TX
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary: Utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the care of patients of all ages/developmental stages who are experiencing changes in the normal health process, the Registered Nurse participates in the patient/family care and experience through critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication, and nursing knowledge and skill. He or she is responsible for accurately completing assigned duties and conforming to policies and procedures. He or she is responsible for contributing to successful operations of the shift in an organized manner in accordance with current Texas Board of Nursing standards. The Registered Nurse will assure the highest degree of quality patient care and patient satisfaction is maintained at all times

Reporting Structure: Reports to Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, and/or Director of Nursing.

Education Qualifications and Credentials:

1. Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas (or compact license with the State of Texas).

2. Current certification in BLS.

3. Current ACLS and PALS are required.

4. Excellent interpersonal skills are required.

5. At least 2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department Setting.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides patient-focused nursing care of the acutely ill or injured patient. Utilizes the core nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating and correlating accurate documentation to reflect the course of treatment.

2. Ensures patient care is holistic, compassionate and meets both the clinical and spiritual/emotional needs of the patient.

3. Triages and prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources. Implements the care plan and monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

4. Works collaboratively with other disciplines to provide well-coordinated patient care. Promotes a positive attitude for good interpersonal, interdepartmental, and inter-facility relationships. Shows consideration for and maintains good relations with others. Ensures assignments delegated to another team member are within his/her scope of practice, competency, and level of licensure, communicating needs in a clear and concise manner. Assures delegated tasks are completed and accurate.

5. Performs essential job functions within his/her scope of practice and maintains awareness of and adheres to current policies and procedures set forth by Premier as well as other regulatory guidelines set forth by entities including but not limited to The Texas Department of State Health Services, Board of Nurse Examiners and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

6. Adheres to established laboratory procedures and follows established safety guidelines for working in the laboratory. Processes specimens according to written Laboratory procedures, reporting results and filing paperwork accordingly.

7. Provides basic respiratory services including use of capnography, pulse oximetry, and administration of supplemental oxygen and nebulized aerosolized treatments.

8. Utilizes critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Internally inspired to perform to the best of their ability using his/her own drive or initiative.

9. Maintains composure when confronted with job stress or emergency situations and adapts well to changes in the workplace.

10. Facilitates patient transfer and discharge.

11. Demonstrates a solution-driven attitude. Participates in the development of departmental policies & procedures as well as related documentation by offering recommendations that aligns with current trends in emergency care, represents current standards of care, and supports the focus of Premier to provide family-friendly, compassionate care with little-to-no wait.

12. Attends unit meetings, remaining abreast of current departmental, facility, and organizational goals. Assists in dissemination of information as needed to other team members.

13. Participates in staff assessment and performance evaluations as requested. Fosters a positive environment conducive to staff development. Cultivates team members by assisting with competency and training as well as promoting ongoing staff education.

14. Diligently executes other duties as assigned.

15. Participates in ongoing professional development.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to Freestanding Emergency Centers in addition to the practice of nursing. Possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands below are typical of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.

· Employee is regularly required to hear and speak; is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, lift and move more than 10 lbs.;

· Employee is occasionally required to lift and move objects up to 25 lbs., climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Required to constantly make decisions and concentrate