The role you'll contribute:
Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the ED and other areas of emergency services.
THIS IS A DAY SHIFT OPPORTUNITY ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS.
The value you'll bring to the team:
- Evaluates patients upon arrival to the Emergency Room and prioritize care using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) tool.
- Assesses, documents, and intervenes in cases of suspected abuse or neglect.
- Recognizes potential emergency or life-threatening situations and implement preventive measures.
- Follows hospital protocol and physician orders regarding the use of restraints when applicable.
- Maintains knowledge of therapeutic effects, interactions, and administration of medication.
- Accurately administers and initiates intravenous therapy, including medication, blood, blood products, and cardiac drips.
- Uses the Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) process and electronic medical record (EMR) for patient information retrieval.
- Communicates effectively with healthcare teams, respond to requests, build rapport, and participate in team problem-solving.
- Maintains licensure(s), skills, and education required to work in the Emergency Department.
- Other duties as assigned
Emergency Department Nurse • Killeen, TX, US