RN - Er

Salem Hospital • Salem, MA

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About The Position

The Emergency Department RN works in a 65-bed, pod-based Emergency Department with a separate pediatric pod and a separate Acute Mental Health area. The department serves all patient populations and sees approximately 230 visits per day, with a clinician-to-patient ratio of 1:4. The unit uses EPIC ASAP for charting.

This role requires general emergency nursing skills, including assessment, documentation, IV placement, phlebotomy, EKGs, cardiac monitoring, point-of-care testing, splinting, critical thinking, and patient education. Floating to ED Observation, AMU, and ED Psych OBs is required. Day rotation may be requested among 7 a.m.–7 p.m., 11 a.m.–11 p.m., and 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts, at a low frequency; the night position does not rotate.

Requirements

• Two years of emergency nursing experience.
• General ED nursing skills, including assessment, documentation, IV, phlebotomy, EKG, cardiac monitoring, point-of-care testing, splinting, critical thinking, and patient education.
• AHA-certified BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Ability to float to ED Observation, AMU, and ED Psych OBs.

Nice To Haves

• NRP certification.
• TNCC certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care to patients of all populations.
• Perform patient assessment and documentation.
• Provide IV care, phlebotomy, EKGs, cardiac monitoring, point-of-care testing, and splinting.
• Use critical thinking and provide patient education.
• Float to ED Observation, AMU, and ED Psych OBs as required.
• Rotate among day shifts when requested; rotation frequency is low. The night position does not rotate.

Benefits

• Free on-site parking.

What This Job Offers

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