What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse – Emergency Department position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Location: Texarkana, TX 75503
Duration: 3 Months (Possibility of Extension)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Rotating Weekends)
Notes:
- Rotating weekends required.
- Blackout dates may extend the contract.
- No block scheduling permitted.
Position Summary:
- The Emergency Room Registered Nurse provides competent, independent nursing care in a fast-paced clinical setting.
- This nurse addresses both routine and complex patient needs while working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
- The RN is expected to use clinical judgment, adapt care methods, and manage evolving patient situations effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Care:
- Uses the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation) to provide evidence-based care.
- Administers medications and treatments safely and monitors for side effects and effectiveness.
- Documents patient history, assessments, and interventions accurately in electronic health records.
- Responds appropriately to changes in patient condition, escalating concerns as needed.
- Adapts care to meet physical, emotional, cultural, and developmental needs of patients and families.
Patient Flow & Throughput:
- Anticipates needs related to admission, discharge, and transfer.
- Utilizes communication tools to ensure smooth transitions and care coordination.
- Participates actively in discharge planning and patient education.
Operations & Leadership:
- Assists with staffing and workflow management during assigned shifts.
- Maintains proper use and care of medical equipment and supplies.
- Supports orientation and education of new team members and peers.
Safety & Compliance:
- Follows all patient safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and emergency preparedness.
- Demonstrates understanding of healthcare laws, standards, and ethics.
Technical Competencies:
- Accurately reads and interprets patient charts and orders.
- Troubleshoots and operates medical equipment safely.
- Maintains complete and timely documentation using electronic medical records.
- Transcribes and verifies medical orders according to policy.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- 1 year of ER or related specialty nursing experience preferred.
Licenses & Certifications (Required):
- Current RN license in Texas or compact state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA only.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA only.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA only.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – required for trauma-designated facilities.
Additional Requirements:
- Crisis Intervention Training within 12 months of hire (renewed annually).
- Attendance at Annual Nursing Competency Day.
- Successful completion of Emergency Department-specific competency validation.
- Evidence-based triage training (within 3 months for experienced RNs; 12 months for new graduates).