Registered Nurse | Emergency Room | Days

Baylor Frisco Medical Center is seeking a full‑time ED RN for the day shift. The RN will plan, direct, organize, coordinate, and implement all nursing care services for emergency department patients in accordance with accepted standards of care. The RN ensures the highest quality and safe delivery of patient care and maintains compliance with professional nursing TJC and all Federal and State standards of care. The RN cares for patients of all ages, from newborns to mature adults. Responsibilities Performs direct patient care within the scope of the RN practice act and according to hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and skill level necessary to assess patients’ psychosocial, educational, and physical needs, and addresses these needs in an age‑appropriate manner across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Responds quickly and appropriately to emergencies. Develops and prioritizes plan of care to attain measurable goals. Identifies educational needs, implements and evaluates learning, and documents patient/family education. Manages acute and chronic pain in all patients, especially post‑procedure or surgical patients, to assist in alleviating suffering and improving healing. Delivers medication based upon continual assessment, safety, and evaluation of patient response. Responds to patients presenting to the hospital with a healthcare need, performs triage, and follows policies and procedures for follow‑up. Follows all documentation policies. Utilizes MediTech system for registering patients, entering orders, discharging patients, and printing lab reports. Supports moderate sedation as needed. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing. At least three years of experience as an RN in an Emergency Room setting. Registered Nurse, current in the State of Texas. Valid BLS, ACLS and PALS or ENPC certifications required within 90 days of employment. Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment. Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. #J-18808-Ljbffr