RN - 19257078

CHI St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin • Lufkin, TX

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) will work in a 24-bed unit with 3 trauma bays, serving 80-90 patients per day. The unit has a ratio of 1 RN to 4 patients, with a fast track available and a separate triage area that may occasionally be used by travelers. There is no separate holding area, and ER holds are intermixed with ER patients. The department has in-house security, and both Charge Nurse and House Supervisor roles are available. Support staff include Nurse Aids, Paramedics, and Patient Sitters. Common diagnoses and patient types include Trauma, Stroke, Sepsis, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), and Cardiac Conditions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Emergency Department nursing.
• Familiarity with Emergency Medical Records (EMR): Paragon.
• Ability to read ECG rhythms.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENTC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Triage.
• Experience with ER holds intermixed with ER patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Manage patient flow and care for up to 4 patients per RN.
• Respond to trauma and critical care situations.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Monitor patient conditions and interpret ECG rhythms.
• Collaborate with support staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Document patient care in the Emergency Medical Records (EMR) system.

Benefits

• Unit/Department specific orientation provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree