Job description

For more than 60 years, Cogdell Memorial Hospital has proudly served the residents of Snyder and Scurry County, and surrounding areas, with quality health, medical and surgical care for inpatient, outpatient and emergency department patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program
• Current nursing license with the State of Texas
• Minimum of one (1) year Emergency Room experience highly desired

Position Summary:

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency care setting. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. Is able to triage safely, rapidly and accurately, every patient that enters the emergency care system. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with Emergency Department physicians about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
• Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
• Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
• Records patients’ current vital signs
• Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments
• Prepares, administers, (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV), and records prescribed medications.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Provides IV therapy
• Cleans and bandages wounds
• Provides basic, bedside care
• Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients
• Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.
• Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms/EMR.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Depending on setting, may also:

• Float among various clinical services, where qualified and competent.

Other Responsibilities

• Completes required orientation as directed by Cogdell Memorial Hospital.
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
• Upholds HIPAA regulations
• Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are screened upon entering the building and are required to wear masks. Clinical staff are required to wear proper PPE when in direct contact with patients.

Experience:

• Emergency Room: 1 year (Preferred)

License:

• Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)

Nursing Degree:

• Associates Degree in Nursing (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Nursing Clinical Setting:

• General Hospital

EMR Used:

• Not listed / Other

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• Yes

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Company's website:

• www.cogdellhospital.com

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/CogdellHospital

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: In person

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