Registered Nurse Emergency Department
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department delivers safe, direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN is accountable for the care provided to assigned patients, communicates changes in clinical condition and diagnostic results to physicians, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment. The role also includes directing and guiding patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The RN must understand EMTALA regulations, report suspected child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker, and protect patient privacy and confidentiality. This is a full-time position in Emergency Services, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts. The posting lists day shifts and compensation of $37.00–$51.28 per hour. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus: $20,000 for experienced RNs with at least two years of acute care experience and $10,000 for new graduate RNs. Eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- Hold a current and valid state RN license.
- Hold a current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain it.
- Hold a current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain it.
- Hold a current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintain it.
- Complete Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- Have at least one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting.
- For facility-specific requirements where applicable: In a Paramedic Base Station ED, obtain MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain it.
- For facility-specific requirements where applicable: At EDAP-certified facilities, complete emergency pediatric courses 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
- For facility-specific requirements where applicable: At non-OB facilities, obtain NRP within 90 days of hire and maintain it.
- Complete Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency Department experience is preferred.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification is preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
- Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
- Remain directly responsible and accountable for the care provided to assigned Emergency Department patients.
- Communicate changes in a patient’s clinical condition, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to the physician.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition and response to treatment.
- Understand EMTALA regulations and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options to customize benefits.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams.
- Modern acute care environment.
- Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for experienced RNs with 2+ years of acute care experience, or $10,000 for new graduate RNs, subject to eligibility and payout terms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
