Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services

Lifepoint Health • Roaring Spring, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services (Nason Medical Center) is a PRN position with varied shifts and rotating weekends/holidays. Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. The role is dedicated to making communities healthier. The Emergency Department offers flexible, individualized scheduling and a team-based environment with strong charge nurse mentorship and leadership that prioritizes safe staffing, reasonable workloads, and staff well-being. A collaborative culture where colleagues support one another and safety is paramount is fostered.

Requirements

• Graduates of an RN program
• Current nurse’s license in the state of Pennsylvania or a current multistate license (MSL) from compact member states/territories.
• Associate’s degree is required
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Basic Trauma Nurse Course (BTNC) or equivalent training (ATCN, TCRN, TNCC) obtained within 1 year of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or obtained within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or obtained within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately performs duties of triage nurse when assigned including identifying emergent patients and performing the quick triage process facilitating patient flow, and hourly waiting room checks.
• Provides primary nursing care to all patients assigned, functioning within a team, throughout the length of stay in the department.
• Accurately identifies arrhythmias and provides intervention according to established procedures. Anticipates arrhythmias and complications based on knowledge of pathophysiology takes appropriate actions as needed and communicates information to physicians in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates an ability to start IV's, administer medications and IV fluids, assess patient's response and titrate dosages as per physician order.
• Demonstrates an ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the ED, functions as code nurse at "CPA" situation within the hospital and provides needed cart exchange.
• Manages critically ill patients during transfer to other departments or health care facilities. Give appropriate report to provide continuity of care.
• Regularly tests monitoring equipment/alarm systems to ensure proper functioning when needed.
• Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the location, care and operation of all ED equipment.
• Demonstrates appropriate safety precautions (e.g. with invasive line, during defibrillation, etc.) and utilizes infection control practices to minimize incidence of nosocomial infections.
• Participates in special procedures and examinations performed by the physician, prepares the patient and provides emotional support, as required.
• Consistently assesses the nursing care provided in the critical care areas and identifies any problems or needs for improvement.
• Always assesses the patient's condition utilizing the nursing process and professional judgment in individualizing emergency nursing care.
• Always documents observations and interventions, including medication and treatment therapies.
• Always assesses the patients' immediate needs and priorities patient care accordingly upon arrival to the emergency room, obtains pertinent patient history.
• Notify family/S.O. of patient’s progress and includes them in plan of care, whether admitted or discharged if applicable, i.e. minors or POA’s.
• Participates in bedside change of shift report.
• Ensures that the standards of the emergency nursing practice are maintained.
• Maintain assessment, knowledge and intuition skills when triaging patients.
• Continuously assesses and improves the performance of care and service provided.
• Orients and mentors new members of the team in the department.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree