Registered Nurse Emergency Department
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Rumford Hospital is responsible for delivering safe, direct patient care within the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse is accountable for the care provided to assigned patients and communicates with physicians about changes in clinical condition, diagnostic results, and symptoms. The role requires responding quickly and accurately to changes in a patient's condition or response to treatment. The nurse also directs and guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel, maintains professional nursing standards, follows applicable EMTALA and abuse-reporting requirements, and protects patient privacy and confidentiality. This is a full-time, variable-shift position at Rumford Hospital in Rumford, Maine. The stated compensation estimate is $37.00 to $51.28. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified experienced RNs with at least two years of acute care experience; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain certification.
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain certification.
- Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintain certification.
- Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- At least one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting.
- For applicable non-OB facilities, NRP certification within 90 days of hire and maintain certification.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire.
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 the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice and remain accountable for the care given to assigned patients in the Emergency Department.
- Communicate with physicians about changes in patients' clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in a patient's condition or response to treatment.
- Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.
- Maintain standards of professional nursing care.
- Follow EMTALA requirements and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Benefits
- $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified experienced RNs with at least two years of acute care experience; eligibility and payout terms apply.
- Competitive benefits package with customizable benefits, resources, programs, and voluntary options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
