Registered Nurse for Emergency Room: Full-Time

Hale County Hospital•Greensboro, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care using the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role involves direct and coordinated patient care in accordance with established nursing standards, comprehensive patient assessments, monitoring patient conditions, and communicating changes to healthcare staff. The RN will administer medications and IV fluids, initiate or assist with hospital codes and CPR, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and educate patients and families. Accurate documentation in the EMR and supervision of LPNs, PCTs, and assistive staff are also key responsibilities. Additional duties include attending staff meetings, participating in mandatory in-services and continuing education, adhering to hospital policies, and supporting new employee orientation and student rotations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current and active RN license for the State of Alabama.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR or BLS certification preferred; ACLS and PALS preferred.
Minimum one year of hospital RN experience preferred.
Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate all aspects of nursing care in accordance with established nursing standards.
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments based on patient condition.
Monitor patient condition and communicate any changes to healthcare staff.
Administer medications and IV fluids as ordered by a licensed provider.
Initiate or assist with hospital codes and CPR interventions as required.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and provide education to patients and families in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Document all assessments, care provided, medications administered, and patient responses accurately in the EMR.
Provide guidance and supervision to LPNs, PCTs, and other assistive staff.
Attend staff meetings, with at least 70% attendance, to stay updated on policy and procedural changes.
Participate in mandatory in-services, safety drills, and continuing education activities.
Adhere to hospital dress code, attendance policies, and behavioral standards.
Support new employee orientation and student clinical rotations when assigned.