Registered Nurse - Emergency Dept. (FT 0.9)

CAMERON HEALTH•Angola, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Cameron Health is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse. The position provides timely assessment and prioritization of patients presenting to the Emergency Department while promoting patient safety, efficient throughput, and effective communication among the emergency care team. Duties may vary as assigned and include serving as a dedicated triage nurse or providing bedside nursing. The role is 0.9 FTE, 72 hours biweekly, with a 10 a.m.–10 p.m. shift. Shift and weekend premiums are offered, and the position is bonus eligible. Cameron Health is a 25-bed, independent, not-for-profit facility serving Angola and Steuben County in northeast Indiana. The hospital has served the community since 1926 and provides advanced diagnostics, specialties, and treatment options alongside personalized and compassionate care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
Current RN license in Indiana.
At least 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience.
BLS-Healthcare Provider (Basic Life Support) within 3 months of hire.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 3 months of hire.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) within 3 months of hire.
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) within 3 months of hire.
NIMS 100 and NIMS 200 within 3 months of hire.
NIMS 700 with Charge Nurse orientation.
ESI (Emergency Severity Index) upon hire.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) within 1 year of hire.
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) within 2 years of hire.
Strong emergency assessment, critical-thinking, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition, escalate concerns, and prioritize multiple patients based on acuity and clinical presentation.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Confidence working independently, strong clinical judgment, effective communication, understanding of triage’s role in patient safety and Emergency Department throughput, flexibility, teamwork, and willingness to support department needs as patient volumes and acuity change.

Responsibilities

Perform timely initial assessments and triage of patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
Assign appropriate acuity levels according to the department’s approved triage process.
Identify patients requiring immediate intervention and promptly communicate concerns to the Charge RN and emergency provider.
Communicate with the Charge RN regarding patient acuity, department capacity, and appropriate bed assignments.
Continuously reassess patients in the waiting area and recognize changes in their condition.
Initiate approved nursing protocols and standing orders when appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of triage assessments and reassessments.
Facilitate efficient patient flow from arrival through placement in the Emergency Department.
Communicate delays and pertinent updates to patients and families professionally and compassionately.
Collaborate with the Charge RN, bedside nurses, providers, registration staff, and ancillary departments.
Assist with department quality audits, chart reviews, and other assigned quality-improvement activities during periods of lower patient census.
Maintain awareness of overall Emergency Department census and acuity.
Assume a patient care assignment when department needs, census, or acuity require additional bedside nursing support.
Assist with emergency situations and other patient-care needs throughout the department as necessary.