Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department - Midshift
About The Position
St. Francis–Emory Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Emergency Department. The hospital is a 376-bed community-connected facility in Columbus, Georgia, and part of the ScionHealth network. It provides advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services and has received recognition from U.S. News & World Report and disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission. The RN provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency care setting. Using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, the RN delivers safe and effective care to patients across the lifespan. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and contributes to quality outcomes through clinical excellence, compassionate service, and adherence to regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing required; graduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma program is accepted.
- Current state RN license or compact-state equivalent required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within the time frame stated in facility policy.
- Knowledge of emergency nursing protocols, trauma care, and critical interventions.
- Skill in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations and multitask effectively.
- Proficiency with EMR systems and clinical documentation tools.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Demonstrates professionalism, clinical judgment, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Demonstrated ability to function under pressure and respond effectively to critical situations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Emergency nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred, or required within the time frame stated in facility policy.
- Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity.
- Conduct age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of patients.
- Administer medications, perform procedures, and manage critical drips.
- Assist physicians with examinations and procedures in the emergency department.
- Monitor hemodynamic status and interpret cardiac rhythms.
- Document care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately and in a timely manner.
- Consistently apply infection-control and sterile-technique practices.
- Educate patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions.
- Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team to support optimal care delivery.
- Respond calmly and professionally in high-stress, life-threatening situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
