Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Defiance Hospital

Mercy Health • Defiance, OH

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About The Position

The Emergency Room Registered Nurse at Defiance Hospital delivers 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 care plans to improve outcomes. The role requires a diverse skillset and a commitment to maintaining a safe, 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 position is scheduled for 12 hours weekly on days/afternoons.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate degree or bachelor’s degree program in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• At least one year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS or ACLS and PALS preferred at hire; required from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS and PALS must be obtained within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experience (preferred, not required).
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required).
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications preferred at hire.

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.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to provide care 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, ranging from short-stay to trauma.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree