ER Registered Nurse – Benbrook

The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates patient care, evaluates changes in patient health, and provides education to patients and their families in an emergency care setting.

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act
• Assess and reassess patient condition in a timely manner
• Document observations, plan of care and patient outcomes accurately and timely
• Administer medications and IV therapy as ordered by provider
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures related to quality assurance and safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Perform IV initiation/infusion/therapy, blood draws, cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry
• Apply oxygen, administer nebulized treatment, clean and bandage wounds, apply splints
• Provide basic bedside care and recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions
• Use triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients
• Assist physicians with procedures including laceration repair, moderate sedation, incision and drainage
• Review all discharge instructions with patient and take vital signs prior to discharge
• Ensure adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent judgement
• Detail oriented with exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work all shifts including day, evening, and weekend hours as needed
• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards and requirements
• Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology
• Ability to work independently using sound judgement in a high-pressure environment
• Strong team player with polite and professional demeanor

• PRN Mixed shift
• 12 hour shift

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN license and licensed to work in the state of Texas
• CPR/BLS Certification required
• ACLS Certification required
• PALS Certification required
• Registered Nurse: 2 years (Required)

Must be able to bend, lift, twist, and/or stand/walk for up to 12 hours daily. May be required to lift patients.

Physical exertion as well as hazardous work conditions; this position may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.