Emergency Department RN FT

Tyvan LLC•Fort Smith, AR

About The Position

An Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) provides immediate and comprehensive care to patients experiencing acute medical conditions or emergencies. The role includes assessing and triaging patients, providing emergency care to patients of all ages, administering medications, supervising support staff, advocating for patients and families, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare staff, maintaining infection-control practices, and participating in ongoing education and quality improvement. The nurse must meet age-specific patient care needs and maintain clinical skills and annual competency.

Requirements

Two years of emergency room experience.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure with the State Board of Nurse Examiners for the applicable state.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Education appropriate to meeting age-specific patient needs, including emergency procedures for stabilizing patients of all ages.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds using good body mechanics.
Ability to stand frequently and walk for up to eight hours.
Ability to perform frequent bending and twisting motions.
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Compassion and understanding when dealing with patients in crisis.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to make quick decisions in emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Current BCLS/CPR certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Current PALS or ENPC certification.
Current TNCC certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct head-to-toe assessments and psychosocial evaluations to determine the severity of patients’ conditions.
Assign triage categories based on the urgency of each patient’s condition.
Provide emergency care to neonates, children, adults, and geriatric patients according to established protocols and guidelines.
Administer medications accurately according to the five rights of medication administration.
Oversee Emergency Room Technicians and other support personnel to promote collaborative, efficient workflow.
Communicate with patients and families, explain procedures and treatment plans, and provide emotional support and education.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment to prevent infection and promote patient safety.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
Validate clinical skills listed in the orientation checklist and maintain annual clinical competency.