Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for delivering safe, direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic results, and symptoms to physicians, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. The role also includes directing and guiding patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The nurse must understand EMTALA regulations and reporting procedures for child and adult abuse, maintain patient privacy and confidentiality, and provide care within the scope of practice.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- Minimum of one year of experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire, as stated in the facility-specific requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency Department experience preferred.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice and remain accountable for care provided to Emergency Department patients.
- Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions and responses to treatment.
- Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.
- Maintain standards of professional nursing care.
- Follow EMTALA regulations and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
