Registered Nurse RN Emergency Dept

Banner Health•Sterling, CO

10d•$35 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Sterling Regional MedCenter is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our close-knit Emergency Department team. This is an exciting opportunity for both experienced ED nurses and new graduates who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered emergency care. As an ED RN, you will play a critical role in providing timely, skilled nursing care to patients across the full spectrum of emergency presentations — from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions. This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

Requirements

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
BLS certification is required.
Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired.
Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations.
Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area.
Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an acute care setting.
In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.
Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Department or acute care nursing experience
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification
Experience with triage, admissions, discharges, and transfers
New Graduates Welcome! We are open to new graduate RNs who are eager to learn and grow in emergency nursing. Mentorship and support will be provided.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Professional certification preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Triage incoming patients, accurately assessing acuity and prioritizing care
Perform thorough patient admissions, including history, assessment, and documentation
Coordinate and facilitate safe patient discharges, including education and follow-up planning
Manage patient transfers to appropriate care settings, both within and outside the facility
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional emergency care
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Respond effectively to high-acuity and critical situations
Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed.
Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.
Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.
In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.
Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient.