Nurse Manager of Emergency Services

Job Summary

• Assist Unit Director with management and coordination of patient care and staff development
• Provides direct care to patients on assigned unit using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Functions and performs all technical aspects of nursing care within the framework of established policies and procedures of PRMC
• Responsible for managing care of assigned patients and guiding and directing the activities of ancillary staff
• May function as a charge nurse
• Functions on the nursing unit as assistant to the physician

Education

• ADN degree or higher in nursing required. BSN, preferred.

Licenses/Certification

• Current State license or Compact State License (if lives outside of TX) required.
• BLS – required upon hire and continuously thereafter.
• ACLS – required within 3 months of hire and continuously thereafter. PALS – required within 3 months of hire and continuously thereafter. Handle with Care – required within 6 months of hire and annually thereafter.
• TNCC – required within 12 months of hire and annually thereafter.
• Certified Professional of Patient Safety - preferred. CEN Certification - preferred.

Experience

• 2-4 years emergency nursing experience preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to conduct self in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to guide and direct activities and staff to provide optimal patient care
• Utilizes the nursing process as a framework for patient care while recognizing the dignity and worth of each patient
• Collaborates with other health care members to maintain a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.