Registered Nurse RN-Emergency Department

Good Shepherd Health Care • Hermiston, OR

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About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care to people experiencing medical emergencies, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions. The role involves triaging, assessing, and providing immediate care in a fast-paced environment, while collaborating with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver rapid care. The RN assesses, delegates, coordinates, and evaluates nursing care, and ensures quality care for selected patient groups by following the nursing process and established standards, policies, and procedures. The RN is responsible for directing and supervising personnel assigned to them.

This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position on the day shift with a flex schedule and no set schedule. Holiday B is specified. The listed wage range is $48.18–$81.97 per hour. The posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 and states that medical, dental, and vision benefits are paid by the employer.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current RN license in the State of Oregon.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Certifications specific to areas of clinical specialty.
• Previous clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients upon arrival, including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms.
• Prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition so critical cases are attended to first.
• Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and treatments according to physician orders; perform emergency procedures such as wound care and splinting.
• Continuously monitor patients’ vital signs and responses to treatment, adjusting interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff.
• Accurately document patient information, treatment plans, and responses to care in electronic health records or paper charts as required.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, procedures, and follow-up care instructions.
• Respond to rapid response calls, code blue situations, and other critical situations requiring immediate intervention.
• Respect patients’ rights, dignity, and preferences while providing care.
• Follow infection control protocols to minimize infection risks for patients and healthcare staff.
• Participate in ongoing evaluation of care quality and suggest process or procedure improvements to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in required education for DNV programs as applicable to the position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Direct and supervise personnel assigned to the RN.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits paid by the employer.
• Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree