Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The RN uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassionate care, and communication skills to help create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum. The Emergency Department cares for pediatric and adult patients in a 21-bed Level 2 Trauma Center with a 24/7 Cardiac Cath Lab, Primary Stroke services, and Level 2 Geriatric Emergency Care. The department offers a collaborative clinical setting, committed leadership, and educational support for professional growth. This is a full-time, .9 FTE position with 12-hour PM/mid-shifts starting at 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. The schedule includes every fourth weekend and three holidays.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 6 months.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 6 months.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 6 months.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification from the Emergency Nurses Association, or obtain it within 12 months.
- Emergency Department RN experience.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 35 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 30 pounds, and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers.
- Functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, and ability to operate equipment foot controls.
- Ability to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions.
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
- Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Use evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making in patient care.
- Communicate compassionately and contribute to a safe patient environment and positive patient experience across the continuum.
- Respond to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary.
- Perform patient handling tasks and use clinical equipment as required.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Competitive compensation, including potential premium pay and incentive pay for select positions.
- Potential annual compensation increases based on performance.
- Career development and well-being programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
