Position Summary
Registered Nurse supporting the Nurse Manager in laboratory operations, clinical compliance, and staff development at Fairfield Emergency Room. Primary focus: CLIA and COLA compliance, lab instrumentation, and onboarding support. This full-time role includes 24 hours of administrative work and one 12-hour clinical floor shift per week.
Qualifications
· Current Texas RN license in good standing
· Minimum 3 years of emergency room nursing experience
· BLS, ACLS, and PALS required; NIHSS required within 30 days of hire
· BSN, CEN, and ENPC preferred
· Working knowledge of CLIA and COLA compliance expectations
· Strong communication, critical thinking, and familiarity with EMR and Microsoft 365
Core Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations
· Operate, calibrate, QC, and maintain lab instruments; troubleshoot and coordinate with Biomed
· Maintain CLIA and COLA documentation, American Proficiency Institute (API) proficiency testing,
and staff competency binders
· Monitor lab supply inventory and reagent expiration; flag reorder needs to the Nurse Manager
Compliance and Quality
· Track chart audits, crash cart logs, temperature logs, high-level disinfection records, and staff
certification expirations; report gaps to the Nurse Manager
· Ensure follow-up and physician notification on all send-out specimens
· Document incidents accurately; collaborate on quality and process improvement
Staff Development
· Serve as clinical resource for new-hire orientation and skills validation
· Mentor nursing staff and deliver in-service training on workflow updates
· Assist the Nurse Manager with identifying staff development needs
Operational Support
· Assist with facility supply and medication ordering; final approval rests with the Nurse Manager
· Assist with interviewing and onboarding; hiring decisions rest with the Nurse Manager
· Check company email each shift; maintain professional communication with staff, providers, and leadership
· Comply with HIPAA, CLIA, and COLA; be available for facility inspections
Clinical Floor Shift (12 hours per week)
· Work as the assigned staff RN for one scheduled 12-hour clinical shift per week
· Model clinical workflow, documentation standards, and safety practices
· Serve as an on-shift clinical resource for peers and new hires
Other
· Any additional duties delegated within scope of practice by the Nurse Manager, Facility Administrator, Operations Manager, or Director of Operations
On-Call
Periodic on-call rotation with the Nurse Manager. Compensation for on-call participation is set by ProCare Operations leadership.
Working Conditions
· Fast-paced emergency room environment
· Full-time: 36 hours per week, 24 administrative and 12 clinical (one staff RN floor shift)
· On-site at Fairfield Emergency Room (Cypress, TX); not remote
· 90-day probationary period
· Must be able to stand, walk, sit, and lift up to 50 lbs using proper body mechanics
Acknowledgment
I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position. I acknowledge that this job description is not exhaustive and that I may be assigned additional duties within my scope of practice as required by ProCare leadership.