Registered Nurse - Emergency Services
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in Emergency Services is accountable for providing safe, direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role includes communicating changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic results, and symptoms to physicians, and responding promptly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment. The nurse also guides patient and family education and activities of other nursing personnel, maintains patient privacy and confidentiality, and follows EMTALA requirements and reporting procedures for child and adult abuse.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ALS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
- For applicable facilities, ECRN or MICN certificate required within 12 months of hire and maintained current.
- At non-OB facilities, NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintain current.
- At trauma-designated facilities, Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) required within 12 months of hire and maintained.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN).
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- At non-trauma facilities, Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC).
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of nursing practice and remain accountable for care provided to assigned Emergency Department patients.
- Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
- Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.
- Follow EMTALA regulations and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education opportunities
- Specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform
- Voluntary benefit options
- Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
