RN - Emergency Department - All Shifts - and Eligible

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Full time

Night (United States of America)

2201 S CLEAR CREEK RD, Killeen, Texas, 76549

Bonuses of Up to $20,000

• Evaluates patients upon arrival to the Emergency Room and prioritizes care using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) tool.
• Assigns patients to appropriate treatment areas based on observations, vital signs, brief history, and ESI triage level.
• Performs, documents, and reports all procedures and assessments according to departmental and hospital policy.
• Assesses, documents, and intervenes in cases of suspected abuse or neglect.
• Recognizes potential emergency or life‑threatening situations and implements preventive measures.
• Follows hospital protocol and physician orders regarding the use of restraints when applicable.
• Maintains knowledge of therapeutic effects, interactions, and administration of medication.
• Accurately administers and initiates intravenous therapy, including medication, blood, blood products, and cardiac drips.
• Uses the Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) process and electronic medical record (EMR) for patient information retrieval.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare teams, responds to requests, builds rapport, and participates in team problem‑solving.
• Maintains licensure(s), skills, and education required to work in the Emergency Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

• General knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques used in the assessment, care, and treatment of the ED patient [Required]
• General knowledge of the pharmacological process in the appropriate administration or delivery of medications used to treat an ED patient [Required]
• Skills to maintain effective working relationships with health professionals and others to create an environment that is conducive to carrying out the mission of the facility [Required]
• Skills to communicate (verbal and written) effectively to direct the overall professional nursing services in a manner which encourages the open exchange of ideas and information [Required]
• General knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR’s) [Preferred]
• Ability for independent, professional judgment on clinical issues, asking for supervisory input when needed [Required]
• Compliance with all safety and infection control policies required to prevent injury to patients, employees, or self; institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient’s conditions [Required]
• Responsibility for department supplies, equipment, and adherence to efficient time management and utilization of patient resources [Required]
• Continuous interface with fellow employees, physicians, and patients; establishment of good relationships with community agencies [Required]
• Working with pediatric/adult/geriatric patients in a modern well‑equipped environment; exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, potential for physical harm from non‑compliant patients; may require working weekends, irregular hours, and holidays; subject to extended hours; significant standing/walking; assists with lifting and moving patients; manual dexterity and mobility; occasional lifting of supplies/equipment; use of personal protective equipment when required; must meet physical requirements per hospital standard [Required]

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

• 2+ acute care nursing experience [Preferred]
• 2+ emergency nursing experience [Preferred]

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]
• Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements -

$33.65 - $62.59

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.