Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Dept Full-Time Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Lewiston, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency care setting. The RN uses the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to provide safe and effective care for patients across the lifespan. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and contributes to quality outcomes through clinical excellence, compassionate service, and adherence to regulatory standards. New graduates are welcome, with training, mentoring, and support to help them build confidence.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing required; graduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma program is also accepted.
Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required.
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within the time frame stated in facility policy.
Knowledge of emergency nursing protocols, trauma care, and critical interventions.
Skill in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipment.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations and multitask effectively.
Proficiency in EMR systems and clinical documentation tools.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
Demonstrated professionalism, clinical judgment, and commitment to continuous learning.
Demonstrated ability to function under pressure and respond effectively to critical situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Emergency nursing experience in an acute care setting.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), preferred or required within the time frame stated in facility policy.
Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS).

Responsibilities

Perform triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity.
Conduct age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of all patients.
Administer medications, perform procedures, and manage critical drips.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures in the emergency department.
Monitor hemodynamic status and interpret cardiac rhythms.
Document care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately and promptly.
Consistently apply infection control and sterile technique practices.
Educate patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions.
Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team to support optimal care delivery.
Respond calmly and professionally in high-stress, life-threatening situations.