Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room jobs in Waco, TX

Schedule: 7p - 7a SATURDAY NIGHTS

Great opportunity to join Express ER- Waco, Texas (a free-standing ER), AND to work with some of the best DOCTORS in town! We strive for excellence! We are looking for experienced RNs who know how to treat every person like they're a VIP. This position is one of the most important in our practice - your professionalism and positive attitude are essential! We treat all of the staff like family. We hire for spirit and we will train for skill. Come join our team!

The ideal candidate will be self motivated, multi-tasker who clearly understands the focus of our business and is interested in working hard to grow our practice and treat patients the way you would like to be treated.

Schedule: 7p - 7a SATURDAY NIGHTS

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and adjust nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

• Perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessment as per policy. (Pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population).
• Use triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients.
• Assess and reassess pain. Utilize appropriate pain management techniques. Educate patient and family regarding pain management.
• Monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.
• Identify dysrhythmias and treat appropriately.
• Perform waived lab testing in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
• Interpret the results of waived lab tests; take appropriate action on results.
• Ensure correct medication administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition.
• Prepare, hang, monitor and discontinue IV fluids.
• Prepare, administer, monitor and discontinue respiratory treatments.
• Maintain accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Communicate with Emergency Physicians about changes in patient’s status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies.
• Formulate a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluate effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching, as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

If you are self-motivated, honest, dependable and a team player with pleasant communication skills toward co-workers and our patients -- we want you as part of our team! Compensation based on experience. Please send your resume and cover letter.

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Emergency Medicine

Physical setting:

• ER

Standard shift:

• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend

Experience:

• ER Nursing or ICU: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS, ACLS, AND PALS Certification (Required)
• Texas medical License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waco, TX 76710: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person