Registered Nurse RN Emergency

Trinity Health • Chelsea, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to individuals experiencing acute illness, injury, trauma, or medical emergencies. The ED RN rapidly assesses patient conditions, prioritizes care based on acuity, collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and delivers evidence-based interventions in a fast-paced environment. The Registered Nurse Provides quality patient centered care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs through competent clinical practice and application of the nursing process. They consistently integrate concepts of relationship-based care into practice and serves as a clinical and educational resource to others on the unit.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENPC) certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
• Requires current Michigan Nursing License
• Graduation from accredited nursing program
• New hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five years

Nice To Haves

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred.
• Experienced nurses preferred
• Canadian Nurses are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Perform rapid triage and comprehensive patient assessments.
• Prioritize patient care based on acuity and clinical presentation.
• Monitor, assess, and document patient status, vital signs, and response to treatment.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders and organizational policies.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient conditions.
• Provide emergency nursing care for medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, pediatric, psychiatric, and traumatic emergencies.
• Assist with resuscitation efforts, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) interventions.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic testing, procedures, and emergency surgeries.
• Operate and monitor specialized emergency department equipment.
• Participate in disaster response and mass casualty events as required.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, technicians, respiratory therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a patient advocate and coordinate care transitions.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and patient care conferences.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, state nurse practice acts, regulatory standards, and patient safety initiatives.
• Support quality improvement and patient experience initiatives.
• Provide education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Promote health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
• Ensure understanding of discharge instructions and return precautions.

Benefits

• healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancing Nursing Education Scholarship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level