RN-Emergency Services Full Time Days

Kindred Healthcare•Andalusia, AL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Andalusia Health is an 88-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital in Andalusia, Alabama, with chest pain and heart failure accreditations and Baby-Friendly designation. It provides a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialty services and emphasizes patient safety and high-quality care. The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency setting. The RN uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—to deliver safe, effective care to patients across the lifespan. The position collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and supports quality outcomes through clinical excellence, compassionate service, and adherence to regulatory standards.

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 timeframe 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 with EMR systems and clinical documentation tools.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
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) preferred.
Emergency nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred, or required within the timeframe stated in facility policy.
Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform triage and prioritize patient care according to acuity.
Conduct age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of 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.