RN - 19344687

Yakima Memorial Hospital • Yakima, WA

27d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse to join a high-acuity facility in City, ST. The role involves caring for a diverse patient population, from neonates to geriatrics, in a busy, fast-paced emergency department. Nurses manage a broad range of cases, including Level III trauma, pediatric medical and trauma cases, stroke, cardiac cases, behavioral health and substance use disorders, and stabilization and transfer of high-acuity patients. The department has 13 fast-track beds and is structured into zones, with patient ratios of 1:3–5 depending on acuity. The facility uses Epic for electronic medical records. Shifts include days, mids, evenings, and nights, with an every-other-weekend rotation that may occasionally include back-to-back weekends.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a large-volume Emergency Department caring for high-acuity patients.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to perform under pressure.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with barcode-scanning medication administration.
• Experience managing medication drips and administering blood products.
• Triage experience; candidates must pass the hospital’s Triage Test.
• Ability to set up chest tubes and arterial lines.
• Experience assisting with trauma and code cases, splinting, and using BiPAP or ventilators.
• Good understanding of the Emergency Severity Index (ESI).
• Pediatric emergency medicine experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with Point of Care Labs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.
• Manage Level III trauma cases and pediatric medical and trauma patients.
• Provide stroke care, including administration of TNK.
• Care for cardiac cases related to the cath lab.
• Care for behavioral health and substance use disorder patients.
• Stabilize and transfer high-acuity patients, including neurosurgery and multi-system trauma cases.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department with patient ratios of 1:3–5 based on acuity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed