Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Full Time - Nights

Montrose Regional Health • Montrose, CO

1d • 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.
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Certified in Trauma Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate emergent and non-emergent nursing care to all patients in the emergency department.
• Function independently or as a member of a team to meet patient needs.
• Possess advanced knowledge and skills in the treatment of pediatric patients, trauma patients, critically ill or injured patients.
• Assist the physician in all forms of medical resuscitation.
• Prioritize patients' care and anticipate patient needs.
• Utilize advanced assessment and triage skills.
• Provide quality nursing care and emotional or spiritual support in times of crisis.

Benefits

• Student loan employer contributions up to $10,800 tax free!
• Relocation Assistance
• Mentoring
• Continuing Education
• 401 K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Multiple health options to selection from
• Ability to earn an additional $5.00 hour by participating in the professional development ladder program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree