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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 10
Full-timeKilleen, TX, USA$33.99 - $63.22In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • General knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques used in the assessment, care, and treatment of emergency department patients.
  • General knowledge of the pharmacological process for the appropriate administration or delivery of medications used to treat emergency department patients.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with health professionals and others to create an environment conducive to the facility's mission.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to direct professional nursing services and encourage the open exchange of ideas and information.
  • Ability to exercise independent professional judgment on clinical issues and seek supervisory input when needed.
  • Ability to comply with safety and infection control policies, prevent injury to patients, employees, or self, and institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.
  • Responsibility for department supplies and equipment, and adherence to efficient time management and utilization of patient resources.
  • Ability to interface continuously with fellow employees, physicians, patients, and community agencies.
  • Ability to work with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a modern, well-equipped environment; work may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, potential physical harm from non-compliant patients, weekends, irregular hours and holidays, extended hours, significant standing and walking, assisting with lifting and moving patients, manual dexterity and mobility, occasional lifting of supplies or equipment, and use of personal protective equipment when required. Must meet the hospital's physical requirements.
  • An Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
  • A Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients upon arrival to the Emergency Room and prioritize care using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) tool.
  • Assign patients to appropriate treatment areas based on observations, vital signs, brief history, and ESI triage level.
  • Perform, document, and report procedures and assessments according to departmental and hospital policy.
  • Assess, document, and intervene in cases of suspected abuse or neglect.
  • Recognize potential emergency or life-threatening situations and implement preventive measures.
  • Follow hospital protocol and physician orders regarding restraint use when applicable.
  • Maintain knowledge of therapeutic effects, interactions, and administration of medication.
  • Accurately administer and initiate intravenous therapy, including medication, blood, blood products, and cardiac drips.
  • Use the Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) process and electronic medical record (EMR) to retrieve patient information.
  • Communicate with healthcare teams, respond to requests, build rapport, and participate in team problem-solving.
  • Maintain the licenses, skills, and education required to work in the Emergency Department.

Desired Qualifications

  • General knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR).
  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
  • Two or more years of acute care nursing experience is preferred.
  • Two or more years of emergency nursing experience is preferred.
  • Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) certification is preferred.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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