Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency (ER)

Lifebridge Health • Salisbury, MD

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About The Position

The ED RN provides nursing care for emergency and trauma patients. The ED plays a significant role in the hospital's Stroke, AMI and trauma programs. There is also a specialized area for adult and pediatric mental health evaluations. The ED RN is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and the nursing process. The ED RN acts as a patient advocate. The ED RN provides support, information and direct care and utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures. The Registered Nurse educates patients and families on significant self-care issues. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.

Requirements

• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Must hold a license in the state of permanent residency.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• PALS and ACLS certifications required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for emergency and trauma patients.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and the nursing process.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Provide support, information, and direct care to patients.
• Utilize equipment and technology skillfully and competently in nursing procedures.
• Educate patients and families on significant self-care issues.
• Manage inventory, distribution, and delivery of medications as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability insurance plans
• Life insurance
• Paid time off plans
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance
• Access to on-site childcare
• Credit union membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed