RN - ER/Emergency Room

First Connect Health • Nyack, NY

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About The Position

The RN will work in the Emergency Room/Emergency Department, which has 44 beds, 3 trauma bays, and 12 psychiatric beds, including a fast track and separate triage area. The department treats an average of 145–150 patients per day. ER holds and other ER patients are intermixed, and the nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:8–10.

The department has ED physicians and mid-level providers, a charge nurse who takes an assignment, and PCAs. Respiratory therapy performs ABGs. There are no monitor technicians, so RNs must be competent to read cardiac strips. X-ray and CT are available in the ER. RNs and PCAs draw labs unless the patient is admitted.

This is a 12-hour night-shift position. Weekend and holiday work is required; there is no call or standby requirement and no floating requirement. Travelers may be assigned to triage if they have previous triage experience. The dress code is navy blue scrubs, and unit-specific orientation is two days.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience.
• Current New York nursing license.
• EPIC experience is required.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• NIHSS certification.

Nice To Haves

• TNCC certification is preferred.
• Previous triage experience is needed for travelers who may be assigned to triage.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Emergency Room/Emergency Department.
• Perform triage when assigned; travelers may triage if they have previous experience.
• Read cardiac monitor strips competently.
• Draw labs with PCAs unless the patient is admitted.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed