Float Registered Nurse - ER - Full Time - Varied - US-TX-Harlingen - ED - Emergency Department
Company: Harlingen Medical Center
Location: Harlingen
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Float Registered Nurse - ER - Full Time - Varied -
US-TX-Harlingen
Overview
Caring for Rio Grande Valley residents since 2002.Welcome to the
award winning Harlingen Medical Center a nationally recognized
leader in community healthcare delivery.Harlingen Medical Center is
a Level IV Trauma Designated hospital that specializes in the areas
of Bariatric (Surgical Weight Loss), Cardiology, Critical Care /
ICU, Emergency Room (Advanced Level IV) Trauma Center,
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology,
Obstetric & Gynecology, Operating Room (Surgical Services),
Orthopedic, Pediatric, Radiology / Imaging, Respiratory, Sleep
Study, Speech Pathology, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular & Endovascular
Surgery, Wellness Screenings, and Wound Healing.Our concept of
"Patient Focused Care" puts you, the patient, first! The design,
management, staffing, and operation of our hospital are focused on
your needs and overall comfort. Each caregiver is highly skilled
and cross-trained in various fields, thus providing you with high
quality care, always.Harlingen Medical Center provides patient
education through a multidisciplinary team working to address all
scopes of the health care needs of patients.Thank you for choosing
Harlingen Medical Center to meet your healthcare needs!
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. He / She communicates 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. Minimum of one year experience as a staff
nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
6. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred. 7. Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. 8. Behavioral Violence
Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain
current annually. --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.--We are an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate
against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender,
gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected
characteristics.-- If you need special accommodation for the
application process, please contact Human Resources.-- EEO is the
Law:--
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