Registered Nurse Resource Team - Emergency Services

Riverview Health • Noblesville, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse, Resource Emergency provides care at Riverview Health hospital and freestanding emergency department locations. The role includes initial patient assessments, laboratory work, point-of-care testing, and administrative tasks related to patient care. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse collaborates with physicians on discharge plans, prepares and teaches patients about discharge instructions, and supports the transfer of patients admitted to the hospital.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program by date of hire.
• Two years of critical care experience.
• Two years of Emergency Department experience.
• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Indiana.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire or transfer to the position.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire or transfer to the position.

Nice To Haves

• CEN certification.
• TNCC certification.
• ENPC certification.
• NRP certification.

Responsibilities

• Triage Emergency Department patients and prioritize care based on the critical nature and severity of their conditions.
• Assess patients through visual evaluation, medication reconciliation, and measurement of vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature, throughout their Emergency Department stay.
• Administer medications and assist with medical procedures as prescribed by the treating physician.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and communicate promptly and effectively with those involved in their welfare, care, or treatment, in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Partner with the patient care treatment team in providing procedures and interventions and completing discharge or admission processes.
• Document patient medical history, contact information, condition, medications, and treatment, and update the electronic medical record throughout the Emergency Department stay. Ensure charting is accurate and consistent with department and organization standards.
• Discharge patients after treatment, complete discharge instructions, educate patients and/or caregivers and confirm their understanding, answer questions, and confirm transportation from the Emergency Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time