Job Details: RN - Emergency Room (FT 7p-7a)

Company: Medical Center of McKinney – With great benefits, the latest technology and a focus on quality of life, maybe you should consider a career at Medical Center of McKinney.

Description: The Emergency Department RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

The tasks and responsibilities include:
* Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.
* Prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources.
* Carries out physician orders.
* Assists physician during examination, treatment and procedures.
* Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
* Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
* Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
* Instructs and educates patients and families.
* Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
* Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
* Orients and mentors new staff members.
* Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications:
* Current licensure as an RN
* Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
* ACLS Certification Preferred.
* Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
* Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
* Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
* Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.
Senta.Miles@hcahealthcare.com

Posting Date: Jul 23 08