RN-Emergency Services PRN

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency DepartmentJoin Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog "A" Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.Essential FunctionsPerforms triage and prioritizes patient care based on acuityConducts age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of all patientsAdministers medications, performs procedures, and manages critical dripsAssists physicians with exams and procedures in the emergency departmentMonitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythmsDocuments care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately and timelyApplies infection control and sterile technique practices consistentlyEducates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructionsCollaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team for optimal care deliveryResponds calmly and professionally in high-stress, life-threatening situationsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsKnowledge of emergency nursing protocols, trauma care, and critical interventionsSkilled in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipmentStrong interpersonal, communication, and time management skillsAbility to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations and multitask effectivelyProficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation toolsAble to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reachingDemonstrates professionalism, clinical judgment, and a commitment to continuous learningQualificationsEducationAssociate degree in Nursing requiredBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferredGraduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma program accepted.Licenses/CertificationsCurrent state RN license or compact state equivalent requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame stated in facility policyAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame stated in facility policyPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within time frame stated in facility policyCrisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required within time frame stated in facility policyNIH Stroke Scale Certification required within time frame stated in facility policyTrauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred or required within time frame stated in facility policyAdvanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) preferredExperienceEmergency nursing experience in an acute care setting preferredDemonstrated ability to function under pressure and respond effectively to critical situations