RN - Emergency Department

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Elk City, OK

3d • $40 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Emergency Room Registered Nurse, you will utilize the nursing process to provide direct, compassionate care to patients experiencing acute illness, injury, or medical emergencies. This role is responsible for rapidly assessing and prioritizing patient needs, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while utilizing resources efficiently and adhering to established clinical standards.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited nursing program
• Minimum ADN preparation required
• Current New Mexico RN license or eligibility through a Compact State RN license.
• BLS (required for all RN roles)
• ACLS and PALS are required for the Emergency Department.
• If you are not currently certified, clinic will provide NRP, NALS, ACLS, and PALS training and certification support upon hire as needed

Responsibilities

• Serves as a clinical resource by overseeing patient care and delegating assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency.
• Provides direct emergency care, evaluates outcomes, and collaborates with providers to adjust care as needed.
• Coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, effective treatment.
• Educates patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintains knowledge of evidence-based practice, emergency protocols, and hospital policies.
• Demonstrates proficiency with emergency department equipment and clinical technology.
• Communicates effectively, supports teamwork, and contributes to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Uses strong triage, prioritization, and critical thinking skills to manage high-acuity situations.
• Participates in ongoing professional development and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more

What This Job Offers

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