PRN Registered Nurse-Emergency Department

Ashe Memorial Hospital•Jefferson, NC

16h

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services and patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings, with a focus on patients experiencing illness or trauma requiring emergency attention. The RN follows the nursing process—including assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—and collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to provide physical and psychological support to patients and families while adhering to hospital and departmental policies and nursing standards of practice. The role requires recognizing and effectively treating life-threatening conditions. The RN delivers direct, individualized nursing care using scientific nursing principles; provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support; maintains a safe and clean environment; and communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and hospital staff. The position also involves patient education, accurate and timely documentation, triage, prioritization of care, and participation in staff orientation, training, and quality improvement activities. Hours and days vary. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and requires no travel. Pay is commensurate with experience. Employees must meet the hospital’s vaccination requirement or receive an exemption before beginning work. Benefits apply on the first of the month following employment, per policy; contact Human Resources for details.

Requirements

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in North Carolina.
Current CPR certification.
ACLS certification must be obtained during the orientation period.
PALS certification must be obtained within 3 months.
Must be willing to receive required vaccinations, or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.
Must provide proof of vaccination or receive an exemption before beginning work, as a condition of employment.
A criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen are required upon a conditional job offer.

Nice To Haves

Recent emergency or critical care experience is preferred.
TNCC certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, professional, individualized nursing care to emergency department patients.
Follow the nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment and follow infection-control policies.
Ensure safe operation of equipment and prepare equipment to assist physicians during ER examinations and treatments.
Administer medications using the electronic health record and scanning process.
Document, monitor, and report symptoms and changes in patient status; record nursing care concisely, accurately, completely, and promptly in the appropriate format.
Educate patients about illness and disease and promote health maintenance and disease prevention.
Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and hospital staff.
Perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments for patients of all age groups.
Interact professionally with patients and families, provide explanations and verbal reassurance, and act as a patient advocate.
Formulate and update an individualized plan of care for each patient.
Comply with protocols, procedures, policies, and nursing standards of practice.
Use cardiac monitoring knowledge to recognize rhythm interruptions and provide appropriate treatment.
Prioritize nursing care and apply critical-thinking skills, including quickly and accurately determining patient acuity through triage.
Apply knowledge of proper dosing and administration of critical medications.
Remain flexible, organized, and effective in stressful and emergency situations; demonstrate professionalism and respect for all.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel and serve as a professional resource and mentor.
Participate in special assignments and Quality Improvement projects.