Registered Nurse Emergency Department, PRN

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location:
  
  El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905
• Position Type: PRN
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category:
  Nurse

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization’s vision and mission.

Utilizes knowledge of patient’s developmental age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient and family‑centered care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

• Work experience:
  
  At least one year experience within the patient care area that candidate is applying to, is required.
• Associate degree in Nursing required.

• RN PRN candidates must have certifications noted upon hire, with additional certifications obtained within 12 and 18 months as per department schedule.
• Certification by Unit:
• Departments and required certifications:
  • PICU – BLS, ACLS (upon hire); PALS, NRP, STABLE, APHON, TNCC, ENPC (within 12–18 months).
  • Pediatrics – BLS, ACLS (upon hire); PALS, NRP, STABLE, APHON, TNCC, ENPC (within 12–18 months).
  • IMCU – BLS, ACLS (upon hire); PALS, NRP, STABLE, APHON, TNCC, ENPC (within 12–18 months).
  • Hematology/Oncology – BLS, ACLS (upon hire); PALS, NRP, STABLE, APHON, TNCC, ENPC (within 12–18 months).
  • NICU – BLS, ACLS (upon hire); PALS, NRP, STABLE, APHON, TNCC, ENPC (within 12–18 months).
  • Perioperative Services – BLS, ACLS (upon hire); PALS, NRP, STABLE, APHON, TNCC, ENPC (within 12–18 months).
  • Emergency Department – BLS, ACLS (upon hire); NRP and STABLE required within 12 months from date‑of‑hire; additional certifications as scheduled.
  • Float Pool – BLS, ACLS (upon hire); PALS, NRP, STABLE, APHON, TNCC, ENPC (within 12–18 months).
  • Transport – BLS, ACLS (upon hire); PALS, NRP, STABLE, APHON, TNCC, ENPC (within 12–18 months).
  • Nurse Imaging – BLS, ACLS (upon hire); PALS, NRP, STABLE, APHON, TNCC, ENPC (within 12–18 months).
  • Multispecialty Center – BLS, ACLS (upon hire); PALS, NRP, STABLE, APHON, TNCC, ENPC (within 12–18 months).

• Associate degree in Nursing required.

• Possesses critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.