Registered Nurse Emergency - Day Shift

Riverview Health • Westfield, IN

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department handles initial patient assessments, laboratory work, point-of-care testing, and administrative tasks associated with patient care. The nurse collaborates with physicians on discharge plans, prepares and explains discharge instructions, and assists with transferring patients admitted to the hospital.

The role includes triaging and assessing patients, administering prescribed medications, assisting with medical procedures, monitoring changes in patient condition, communicating with the care team, documenting care in the electronic medical record, and discharging patients after treatment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program by the date of hire.
• At least two years of critical care experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the date of hire.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire or transfer to the position.
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire or transfer to the position.
• Registered Nurse license to practice in Indiana by the hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Emergency Department experience.
• 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 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 people involved in their care, in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Partner with the patient care treatment team on procedures, interventions, and discharge or admission processes.
• Document patient history, contact information, condition, medications, and treatment, and update the electronic medical record throughout the patient’s Emergency Department stay in accordance with department and organizational standards.
• Discharge patients after treatment, complete discharge instructions, educate patients or caregivers and confirm their understanding, answer questions, and confirm transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree