ER Registered Nurse - PT Day shift

As an ER Registered Nurse at Emerus in San Antonio, you will be responsible for planning, prioritizing, and delivering age-specific nursing care in the Emergency Department. Your duties will include observing and recording patient signs and behaviors, performing lab tests, ensuring patient privacy, and adhering to infection control procedures. You'll also collaborate with medical staff, maintain accurate documentation, and actively participate in quality assessment activities.

To qualify for the position of ER Registered Nurse at Emerus, you will need an Associate’s Degree in nursing, with a BSN preferred. Additionally, candidates must hold current state licensure as a Registered Nurse with no sanctions, have at least 2 years of full-time nursing experience in an ER or comparable setting, and possess current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association.

The work environment for an ER Registered Nurse at Emerus is dynamic and supportive. We focus on teamwork and collaboration while ensuring diversity and equity in our healthcare practice. You will be working in a small-format hospital, which means you’ll have the chance to build strong relationships with both patients and colleagues, contributing to a positive workplace culture.

As an ER Registered Nurse at Emerus in San Antonio, you will enjoy a part-time day shift schedule from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This allows you to have a balanced work-life experience while still making a significant contribution to patient care during critical hours.

Emerus is committed to the continuous development of our ER Registered Nurses. We offer access to ongoing training, educational resources, and staff meetings to ensure you’re well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Our focus on teamwork encourages sharing best practices among colleagues for professional growth.

When answering this question, highlight specific responsibilities you've handled in the ER, such as triaging patients, responding to code situations, or managing emergency care. Discuss the variety of cases you've encountered and how you've utilized your nursing skills to provide high-quality patient care.

It's important to share effective coping strategies that you've developed in past roles. Talk about specific examples of high-pressure situations, how you prioritized tasks, and how collaboration with colleagues helped you navigate through challenges while maintaining patient safety and care.

Discuss your communication skills and experiences working with different healthcare professionals. Highlight how you share important patient information, partake in team meetings, and contribute to care plans, ensuring seamless collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.

Explain your understanding of HIPAA regulations and how you apply them in practice. Discuss the measures you take to protect patient information during documentation, communication with team members, and overall patient interactions.

Share your commitment to continuing education—such as attending workshops, obtaining certifications, or following relevant journals. This demonstrates your dedication to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care as an ER Registered Nurse.

Talk about your techniques for explaining complex topics in an understandable way by using clear language or visual aids. Emphasize the importance of ensuring patients and their families understand discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Reflect on a specific instance where you advocated on behalf of a patient, whether it was communicating with medical staff for further intervention or addressing a family’s concerns. Highlighting your ability to stand up for patient rights showcases your commitment to quality care.

Discuss your framework for addressing ethical issues, including confidentiality, informed consent, or resource allocation. Share a relevant example and explain how you consulted with colleagues or ethics committees to resolve the situation.

Reflect on personal motivations that draw you to emergency nursing, such as the variety of cases, the teamwork aspect, or making a difference in acute situations. Sharing heartfelt insights will help to convey your passion for the role.

Demonstrate your ability to communicate efficiently during emergencies by explaining your techniques for delivering clear information to patients and their families, even under stressful circumstances. Importance should be placed on compassion, clarity, and maintaining patient dignity.