Assesses and provides treatment for infant, child, adolescent, young adult, and elderly patients according to chief complaint and presenting symptoms.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Triages, assesses, and prioritizes patients upon arrival according to the ESI Level 5 Triage System. .
Performs primary and secondary assessments on patients with traumatic injuries, and initiates immediate nursing care and therapy for patients presenting with cardiac symptoms
Assesses and manages patients with rapidly changing and\or life-threatening conditions in accordance with Emergency Care Center guidelines, order sets, and Advanced Cardiac and Pediatric Life Support protocols
Manages pain control needs for all patients
Provides care and education congruent with age-related needs for the infant, child, adolescent, young adult, and elderly populations
Educates patient or caregiver on appropriate home care, including safe and effective use of medications, pain management and comfort, needed referrals and resources, and when to seek further care and follow-up after emergency care
Maintains eight hours of stroke specific education yearly
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse accepted by Texas State Board of Nursing to engage in professional nursing
Technical, clerical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills relevant to patient care/area
BLS, ACLS, PALS & TNCC certification required as defined by the certification policy
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
PREFERRED:
Baccalaureate degree or progression to this degree
National Certification as recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Bi or Multilingual
BENEFITS:
Health, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Life Insurance for Employee
Employee Discounts up to 20% in Cafeteria and Café
Inexpensive employee parking
401k w/Match after one year of service
Tuition Reimbursement
Ancillary Insurance offerings
Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.
Job Details:
Posted Date : 2022-04-21
Expiry Date : 2022-07-21
Job type : Part Time
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