Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - The Jewish Hospital
About The Position
The Emergency Department Registered Nurse delivers exceptional nursing care to patients in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting. The nurse assesses patient status, determines the priority of patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, and develops and performs patient care plans to improve outcomes. The role requires a diverse skillset and a commitment to maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team and coordinates care across hospital departments for a broad spectrum of patients, from short-stay cases to trauma. The nurse evaluates and revises care plans to support expected outcomes and administers medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited associate degree or bachelor’s degree program in Nursing.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- At least one year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) are preferred at hire; they must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experience is preferred but not required.
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status and determine the priority of patient problems and needs.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions and develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting.
- Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to facilitate planned and expected outcomes.
- Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
- Provide care to a broad spectrum of patients, from short-stay patients to trauma patients.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
