JOB SUMMARY

Registered Nurses deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process.  Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.  Nurses effectively interact with patients and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Registered Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions they encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.  

 

Registered Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives.  In addition, Registered Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD)

Minimum Work Experience

No previous work experience

Required Licenses/Certifications Registered Nurse CPR-BCLS ACLS required before completion of orientation

ENPC and/or PALS prior to completion of unit orientation

NIHSS-prior to completion of unit orientation

TNCC-within 18 months of hire

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Self-Initiative: active contributor to OR flow and throughput

Sense of Urgency: provide safe, fast, effective care regardless of acuity or census Adaptability: the emergency department requires constant adjustment to meet acuity and volume intensity as well as situational adaptation

Professional appearance and decorum at all times

Ability to handle confidential information Designated Driver

No

OSHA Category

1 - High Risk