Full-Time Registered Nurse-Emergency Department

Ashe Memorial Hospital•Jefferson, NC

10h

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services and patient care in an emergency setting. The RN follows the nursing process—assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—and collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to support patients and families physically and psychologically while following hospital and departmental policies and nursing standards. The role cares for patients with a range of illnesses and injuries requiring emergency attention and requires the ability to recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions. This is a full-time, first-shift position with days that vary. There are no supervisory responsibilities and no travel. Pay is commensurate with experience. Recent emergency or critical care experience is preferred. Benefits begin on the first day of the month following employment, according to policy. New employees must provide proof of required vaccinations or obtain an exemption before starting work. A criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen are required after a conditional job offer.

Requirements

Must hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
Current CPR certification.
Must obtain ACLS certification during the orientation period.
Must obtain PALS certification within three months.
Must be willing to receive required vaccinations, unless an exemption is requested and approved.
Must provide proof of vaccination or receive an exemption before beginning work.
A criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen are required upon conditional job offer.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct, individualized professional nursing care based on scientific nursing principles.
Offer 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 and assist physicians during examinations and treatments specific to the emergency department.
Administer medications using the electronic health record and scanning process.
Document, monitor, and report symptoms and changes in patient status; record nursing care data accurately, completely, concisely, 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, physicians, visitors, and hospital staff.
Perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments for patients of all age groups; explain care and provide verbal reassurance to patients and families.
Formulate and update an individualized plan of care for each patient and act as a patient advocate.
Follow protocols, procedures, policies, and professional nursing standards.
Use knowledge of cardiac monitoring, rhythm interruption, appropriate treatment, and critical medication dosing and administration.
Prioritize nursing care using critical-thinking skills, including accurately assessing patient acuity through the triage process and considering physical, psychological, and social needs.
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.