Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse looking to significantly impact patient outcomes in a close-knit community environment? Join us at our 120-bed, not-for-profit community hospital in Conroe, TX, an hour away from Houston, where your expertise in emergency care will be valued and rewarded. Here, you'll find a balance between professional challenges and quality of life, working with a stellar team of healthcare professionals committed to excellence and compassionate care.

Salary: $42.00 - $49.00 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and evaluate patient care.
• Implement clinical and therapeutic interventions according to established protocol for emergency patient care.
• Maintain communication and advocate for patient needs within the healthcare system to assure high-quality care.
• Provide direct nursing care based on the assessments, including administering medications and monitoring patient responses.
• Participate actively in Quality Improvement programs to help enhance the standards of care and services provided.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and privacy during their stay in accordance with institutional standards.
• Monitor and document patient status and treatment progress regularly and effectively for handover and historical records.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, or eligible for immediate licensure.
• At least 2 years of experience in an Emergency Department.
• Required certifications in Basic Life Support within 30 days and Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days of employment.
• Proven ability to operate under high stress situations typical of emergency rooms.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support is an advantage.
• Experience in mentoring or training newly hired staff.

Skills:

• Strong clinical skills with the ability to react decisively in emergency scenarios.
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Empathy and interpersonal skills to handle patients and their families in distress.
• Capability to maintain detailed reports and records of patient care.
• Technical proficiency in using healthcare software and electronic health records.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate, including a shift differential for night shifts and rotating weekends.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, and retirement plans.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and technology.
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.