Senior Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department - $27-40 per hour

Company: BSA Health System
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: January 17, 2023

Job Description:

BSA Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ED - Emergency Department Senior for a nursing job in Amarillo, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Permanent
  OverviewSenior Nursing Student, Emergency Department ED or ER, Full Time, Nights--BSA Health System is an extensive hospital system providing clinical excellence to the Texas Panhandle and the tri-state area. BSA is acclaimed for its superior quality and customer service. The BSA Emergency Department proudly serves a multi-state area of the Texas Panhandle, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado and Kansas. The BSA ED averages 5,250 patients per month that are treated by a by a team that consist of Board Certified Emergency physicians and a highly competent compassionate ED staff.*An excellent opportunity for a senior level nursing student ADN or BSN (Level 3, Level 4, Senior 1, Senior 2) to gain experience where you'll start your nursing career* ResponsibilitiesThe Patient Care Technician provides basic patient care under nursing supervision and observes the patients' progress to report to the licensed nursing staff (RN and LVN's). The PCT will assist with patient care and comfort, hygiene and ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) including bed baths and/or showers, restroom assistance, nutrition/eating, obtain vital signs, and collect specimens for lab test. The PCT provides linen changes and basic housekeeping as needed for the patient, mobility, transport, and ensures patient safety with prompt response to patient request and call lights. Patient coverage assignments are 10 - 15 patients per PCT based on unit census with some 1:1 patient coverage assignments as needed. The PCT will assist with the management and flow of the unit by assisting with admits, discharges, transfer/transport patients, electronic patient documentation, answers telephones, collect and delivers specimens. QualificationsLicenses and Certifications:Minimum 18-yrs of ageHigh School diploma or GED--CPR certified from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross--Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:3+ Years' experience in acute care and/or enrolled in the final year of an ADN and/or BSN nursing program requiredDemonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy preferredCompetent to perform in at least two general areas of practice with the ability to float as needed (med surg, womens, ICU or ED)Acute care setting of patient drains, tubes, and specimen collectionAcute care setting of infection control protocolsObtain and record Manual Blood Pressure, I & O Calculation, Measure Height and Weight, Glucose MonitoringAbility to recognize important patient observations and communicate it to the appropriate team memberAbility to manipulate, position, transfer and ambulate various size patients both full assist or partial assistBasic addition and subtraction skills requiredComputer skills necessary; minimum 25wpm accurate EMR EPIC documentationMedical terminology a plusPrioritize multiple requestsAbility to multi-task constantly and tolerate multiple interruptionsClear and effective communication (written and verbal) with patients, families and other healthcare professionalsOutgoing; friendly and compassionate customer service skills needed; must be committed to patient and family satisfactionAbout BSA Health SystemArdent Health Services--prides itself in--quality health care--by--investing in--people, technology, facilities and--communities, to--produce--extraordinary results.----To date, those investments total more than $1.4 billion since 2001. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools they need to succeed.--Recapitalized and supported by the financial strength of Ventas, Inc., an S&P 500 company and leading real estate investment trust, and Equity Group Investments, a private investment firm founded by Sam Zell more than 45 years ago, Ardent is expanding its network and bringing its unique combination of resources and proven management expertise to new communities.---------Ardent includes: 4,718 licensed beds,--More--than 1,000 employed providers,--and--$3 billion in revenues.-------Healthcare systems within Ardent include:-------BSA Health System--- Amarillo,--Texas---------Seton Medical Center--- Harker Heights,--Texas-------Hillcrest Healthcare System - Oklahoma--(8 Hospitals) - Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, Bailey Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital Cushing, Hillcrest Hospital Claremore, Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta, Hillcrest Hospital Pryor-------Lovelace Health System - Albuquerque, New Mexico--(5 Hospitals) ---Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital-------UT Health - East Texas--(9 Hospitals):--UT Health,--Tyler, UT Health North Campus--Tyler, UT Health East Texas--Long-Term Acute Care, UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation--Center, UT Health Athens, UT Health Carthage, UT Health Henderson, UT Health Jacksonville, UT Health Pittsburg-------Americas Division-----Hackensack Meridian Health - Mountainside Medical Center (Montclair, New Jersey) and Pascack Valley Medical Center (Westwood, New Jersey)--The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis--Campus--(Topeka, Kansas)----Portneuf Medical Center--(Pocatello, Idaho)--Benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Continuing Education
  • Life insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Discount program
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits

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