Job Description
This position is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Steward Health Care Workforce. Employees in this position will be required to provide adequate proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by an FDA-approved vaccine prior to starting work. Steward will consider requests for exemptions from this vaccine requirement based on medical condition or sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable Federal laws.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Emergency Services of and the Charge Nurse, the Registered Nurse, is responsible for professional nursing care and related assistance to patients presenting to the Emergency Department. The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department supports the medical care of all patients presenting to the Emergency Department under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the mission and objectives of the Hospital.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing preferred.
- Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse.
- Previous experience in Emergency Department nursing preferred with at least one year of experience on a Medical-Surgical Nursing Unit desired; Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN) a plus.
- Current CPR.
- ACLS within ninety (90) days from hire for experienced nurse and twelve (12) months for Nurse (new to the field or returning to the profession in Emergency Services).
- PALS within ninety (90) days from hire for experienced nurse and six (6) months for Nurse (new to the field or returning to the profession in Emergency Services).
- TNCC within nine (9) months from hire for experienced nurse and twelve (12) months for Nurse (new to the field or returning to the profession in Emergency Services).
- CPI within ninety (30) days from hire.
SHIFTS:
- Full-time
SCHEDULE:
- Days
Steward Health Care complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, alienage, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. Steward Health Care does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, alienage, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.