ER Registered Nurse – Fort Worth - West 7th

REGISTERED NURSE – Full Time Night shiftResponsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by evaluating the medical complaint or current symptoms and reporting to the physician.
• Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, procedures, diagnostic testing and treatments.
• Performs IV initiation/infusion/therapy, blood draws, cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, applies oxygen, administers nebulized treatment, cleans and bandages wounds, applies splints, and provides basic bedside care.
• Recognizes and effectively treats life‑threatening conditions.
• Performs a head‑to‑toe assessment on all patients and reassessments, including pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and general patient population.
• Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients, accurately assigning triage categories.
• Assists physicians with procedures including laceration repair, moderate sedation procedures, incision and drainage, cardiac arrest, intubation, chest tube insertion, foreign body removal, live birth or spontaneous aborted fetus and tissue, records time of death and birth, assists Administrator in reporting death in the emergency room as needed.
• Prepares and administers medications ordered by the physician and records administration in the patient medical record.
• Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves them in the formation of the plan of care.
• Reviews all discharge instructions with patient and takes vital signs prior to discharge.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection prevention and control standards.
• Completes necessary nursing documentation in accordance with policy and emergency room standards.
• Ensures adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
• Records all patient medical care information concisely, accurately and completely, submits to Front Desk Representative to enter in patient medical record.
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings and workshops.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by Nurse Director.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses per regulatory standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Attends annual review and departmental in‑service, as scheduled.
• Attends all staff meetings as scheduled by Nurse Director.
• Represents the organization positively and professionally in the community.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates mission, ethics and goals of the facility.
• Daily operations of the facility including maintenance, inventory, housekeeping, linen services, and proper function of the utilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent judgment.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Detail‑oriented with exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work all shifts, including day, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards and requirements.
• Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently and in a public or clinic setting using sound judgment in a high‑pressure environment while maintaining excellent patient care and customer service.
• Strong team player.
• Demonstrated knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide high‑quality patient care.
• Polite and professional demeanor.