GENERAL
Position Overview
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Graduate from an accredited Registered school of nursing.
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year Emergency Room Nursing experience preferred.
Knowledge Of
Knowledge of medications and pharmacology at a level appropriate to
the scope of licensure and professional expertise; general practice
medicine and medical terminology; standard diagnostic and medical
equipment and instruments; basic computer skills.
Licenses / Certifications / Registries
Current RN licensure from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
by the State of Texas with renewal as required by law; current BCLS certification.
OTHERS
Personality / Interpersonal Skills
Appreciation of and the desire to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing patients optimal care.
Employment Type
PRN positions available
Contact Human Resources
Applicants may contact:
Human Resources Office
Cogdell Memorial Hospital
cmh.bkerr@cogdellhospital.com
1700 Cogdell Blvd. Snyder, TX 79549
Phone: 325-574-7112 Fax: 325-574-7136
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