Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - PRN

Montrose Regional Health•Montrose, CO

1d•$34 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Nurse is responsible for providing age-appropriate emergent and non-emergent nursing care to all patients in the emergency department. The Emergency Department Nurse must be able to function independently or as a member of a team to meet the needs of the patient. The Emergency Department Nurse must possess advanced knowledge and skills in the treatment of pediatric patients, trauma patients, critically ill or injured patients, and assist the physician in all forms of medical resuscitation. The Emergency Department Nurse needs to be able to prioritize patients' care and anticipate the needs of patients. The Emergency Department Nurse must possess advanced assessment skills and triage skills. As a member of the health care team, serves to meet the needs of the patient, their family and other members of the community by providing quality nursing care and emotional or spiritual support in times of crisis.

Requirements

Current Colorado or compact state RN license or ability to become licensed.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor's, Associated, or Diploma in Nursing.
BLS required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Certified in Trauma Care.

Responsibilities

Providing age-appropriate emergent and non-emergent nursing care to all patients in the emergency department.
Functioning independently or as a member of a team to meet the needs of the patient.
Possessing advanced knowledge and skills in the treatment of pediatric patients, trauma patients, critically ill or injured patients.
Assisting the physician in all forms of medical resuscitation.
Prioritizing patients' care and anticipating the needs of patients.
Utilizing advanced assessment skills and triage skills.
Providing quality nursing care and emotional or spiritual support in times of crisis.