Registered Nurse - ER
About The Position
Garden City Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The nurse delivers safe, direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and is accountable for the care provided to assigned patients. The role includes guiding patient and family education and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The Registered Nurse communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, including diagnostic results and symptoms, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The role also requires knowledge of EMTALA regulations and procedures for reporting child or adult abuse to the appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker, as well as maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. Garden City Hospital is a community-focused, state-of-the-art medical facility with more than 300 licensed beds and teaching programs for medical students, residents, and fellows. It is a member of Prime Healthcare.
Requirements
- Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
- Current BLS certification upon hire and maintenance of certification.
- Current ACLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintenance of certification.
- Current PALS certification and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintenance of certification.
- Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- At least one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting.
- For facility-specific requirements, a Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire.
- For non-OB facilities, NRP certification within 180 days of hire and maintenance of certification.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency Department experience preferred.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of nursing practice and remain accountable for the care given to assigned Emergency Department patients.
- Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing care standards.
- Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, including diagnostic study results and symptoms.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions or responses to treatment.
- Follow EMTALA requirements and report suspected child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $15,000 available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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