Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services
About The Position
Paris Regional is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide patient care in Emergency Services. The nurse performs plan-of-care interventions, administers medications, collects specimens, provides clinical treatments, and documents care. The role includes monitoring and communicating patient conditions, supporting activities of daily living, coordinating care across disciplines, educating patients and families, and advocating for patients’ physical and emotional well-being. The nurse also participates in performance improvement and continuing education, works flexible shifts or units as needed, and maintains reliable attendance. The role serves patients from neonates through older adults. It involves access to demographic, clinical, insurance, financial, and complete medical-record information. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present, with regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex. The position requires frequent standing, walking, lifting or moving patients, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
Requirements
- Current state Registered Nurse license.
- Associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
- Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
- ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire.
- One year of experience.
Nice To Haves
- ASLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
- Document patient care provided.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial or spiritual support needs.
- Evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide appropriate education based on age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
- Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
- Provide quality patient care and work flexible shifts or units as needed.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Shift differential
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
- Paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs, including life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program with mental, physical, and financial wellness support
- Professional development and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
