RN II - Emergency Room 7P-7A

RN II - Emergency Room 7P-7A

Full-time

Job Description

The RN II is a staff nurse, who as an experienced clinician functions at the Competent stage of Benner`s model of clinical practice. The RN II provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently to a patient team which may include patients with varied and complex needs. The RN II assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility including but not limited to participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor to students or new employees, and possibly contributing to service line or hospital wide initiatives Duties and Responsibilities are cross-referenced to the hospital`s Pillars of Excellence: People (providing direction and plans, leading and managing people, ICARE values) Service (patient/customer satisfaction, interpersonal effectiveness) Quality and Safety (making judgments and decisions) Finance (driving for performance excellence) Innovation and Growth (leading improvement and innovation, role-specific expertise)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor`s degree required for new hires. Will also consider ADN nurses who are currently or plan to transition to a BSN. 10 Continuing Education Units (CEU`s) annually (5 within specialty)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS At least 18 months of experience required. Previous experience in an emergency room strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED Registered nurse with current Texas license Basic Life Support (BLS). Other certifications as required by unit/service

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Must be able to perform skills and competencies as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist if applicable.

2. Basic computer skills. Must be able to write and speak effectively in English Competencies, skills, training as listed in Policy NU-903, Competence of Nursing Staff and HR 07 Competency Assessment

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Do you have a current RN license in good standing?

Do you have American Heart Association - Healthcare Provider CPR.

Do you have 2+ years of nursing experience in the ER?

Do you have experience in a high volume, fast paced Emergency Department?

SCREENING QUESTIONS

Do you have a current RN license in good standing?

Do you have American Heart Association - Healthcare Provider CPR.

Do you have 2+ years of nursing experience in the ER?

Are you interested in working in Baytown, TX.?

Are you a non-smoker/tobacco user?

Are you interested in working 7p-7a?

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Non-smoker

Excellent customer service skills.

Able to work in a fast paced environment.

Critical thinking skills

Solid work history

Able to function efficiently in a fast paced, high volume environment

Able to work one of the following shifts: 7a-7p, 10a10p, 11a-11p, 3p-3a, 7p-7a

IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE WORKED FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPANY(IES):

There is no particular company, but we would prefer someone with a strong background in an emergency room setting.