Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services

Lifepoint Health•Galax, VA

33d•$60 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Health is committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a Registered Nurse on the Emergency Services team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Serve with purpose in our 13-bed Emergency Room—where compassionate care meets community commitment. Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference every day. Join our 13-bed ER team delivering compassionate care to our rural community. Make a real impact—where your skills and heart truly matter.

Requirements

Current VA or compact RN license
BLS required within 30 days of hire, or prior to completion of orientation if 30 days before hire
ACLS and PALS required within 6 months

Nice To Haves

One year ED experience preferred
Advanced Stroke Course preferred

Responsibilities

Be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the ED.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
Supervise, coordinate, and delegate patient care in a manner which ensures that patient needs are provided in an efficient manner, in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and scope of practice by position.
Professionalism – Applies knowledge to practice through participation in performance improvement activities and application of nursing research.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating all care for patients admitted to the ED during his/her shift.