Registered Nurse - ER

Registered Nurse - ER

Facility

Harlingen Medical Center

Location

US-TX-Harlingen

2024-174350

Category

Position Type

Part Time < 60

Shift

Variable

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Harlingen Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Harlingen Medical Center is a Level IV Trauma Designated hospital that specializes in Cardiovascular Service, Emergency Services, Neuroscience, Orthopedic Services, Radiology, Rehabilitation Services and Surgical Services.

Harlingen Medical Center has provided high-quality "Patient Focused Care" to the residents of Western Cameron County for more than 15 years.

Harlingen Medical Center, one of South Texas's best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds a warm, caring environment, close to home while providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities.

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Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient / family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry.

The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his / her patients in the Emergency Department.

They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and / or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child / adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker.

Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

4. Current PALS certificate and / or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

5. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.

7. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.

8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below) :

1. In Paramedic Base Station ED : MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.

2. EDAP certified facilities : Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.

3. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

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