Registered Nurse Emergency
About The Position
As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department, you will provide compassionate, high-quality, individualized nursing care that supports patient well-being and recovery. You will conduct critical assessments, perform skilled procedures, implement and evaluate patient care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote optimal outcomes in a fast-paced environment. The role includes assessing patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs; gathering relevant care data; planning and delivering holistic nursing care within the scope of practice; administering and documenting medications as ordered; and preparing patients for discharge while helping coordinate post-discharge needs. You will document care and patient status in accordance with nursing standards, verify and execute physician orders, follow department and hospital policies and regulatory standards, and maintain professional competency and accountability for required training and deadlines. Culturally sensitive communication and knowledge of the populations served are also expected.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, upon hire.
- New graduates or RNs without Emergency Department or Critical Care experience must successfully complete the Emergency Department residency program.
- Registered Nurse license in Washington, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 60 days of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 12 months of hire.
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course within 12 months of hire.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course within 12 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing and one year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire.
- Previous Emergency Department experience current within the last two years, or critical care experience current within the last two years.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, upon hire.
- Certified Emergency Nurse, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Follow department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk management, and regulatory standards, and stay current on relevant trends and requirements.
- Administer, oversee, and document medications as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.
- Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs; gather relevant data; plan and provide appropriate nursing care; implement interventions; and evaluate outcomes.
- Prepare patients for discharge and assist with coordinating post-discharge needs.
- Use available communication tools and materials effectively and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence in care, treatment, and collaboration.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the department’s defined patient populations.
- Maintain competent professional practice, pursue professional growth, and meet deadlines for mandatory requirements.
- Document care and patient status using the nursing process and applicable standards of care, including changes in condition, responses to interventions, and reassessment findings.
- Receive and ensure the appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness, and execution of physician orders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
