RN ER

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina•Laurinburg, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN ER provides emergency nursing care at Scotland Memorial Hospital. The role applies the nursing process across the lifespan, involves patients’ families and significant others in care, and triages and assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial needs. The nurse documents histories, assessments, interventions, treatment responses, and care plans in the medical record. The RN delivers care in accordance with provider orders, established care plans, and hospital policies. Responsibilities include coordinating care with the health care team, administering medications and IV fluids safely, managing patients receiving IV conscious sedation, responding appropriately to emergencies, and modifying care based on patients’ responses and changing conditions. The role also supports patient and family education, discharge readiness, safety, communication, and continuity of care. The nurse contributes to department standards and team effectiveness by developing skills, assisting colleagues, orienting and teaching staff, delegating appropriately, and helping manage unit resources. The position is full-time with various shifts. The employer describes its mission as delivering safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care and offers competitive compensation, family-friendly benefits, flexible scheduling, savings programs, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

One year of RN experience in a hospital setting, preferably in an emergency room or critical care.
Current North Carolina or multistate RN licensure.
CPR.
PALS.
ACLS.
Aegis de-escalation training within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

TNCC certification.
ENPC certification.
Nationally recognized certification in Emergency Medicine.

Responsibilities

Apply the nursing process and provide age-specific care across the lifespan, involving patients’ families and significant others.
Triage patients and initiate accurate, ongoing assessments of physical and psychosocial needs; document a thorough nursing history.
Provide nursing care according to provider orders, the plan of care, and hospital and department policies and procedures.
Coordinate care with other health care team members and evaluate and document treatment effectiveness.
Anticipate potential patient problems and take timely actions to minimize risks and promote safety.
Communicate relevant patient information to physicians and other team members, and document communications as required.
Protect patient dignity and privacy; provide calm, supportive care that is non-judgmental and sensitive to cultural diversity.
Use information management systems appropriately and document planned teaching interventions.
Meet competency requirements and department skills checklist expectations.
Administer medications and IV fluids safely in accordance with policy, observing for side effects, appropriate administration rates, and potential drug interactions.
Respond appropriately to emergency and crisis situations and document actions taken.
Manage care for patients receiving IV conscious sedation.
Reassess patients, evaluate responses to interventions and medications, reprioritize care as needed, and assess patient and family readiness for discharge.
Communicate effectively and promptly with emergency department physicians, nurses, other clinicians, resource personnel, patients, and families to support therapeutic care and patient flow.
Provide accurate handoffs for patients admitted or transferred and for oncoming shift staff; document to whom reports are given.
Communicate accurately with paramedics during radio contact and represent the hospital positively in public interactions.
Maintain a safe environment, recognize patients at risk of falls or injury, address or report hazards, and use the patient identification bracelet system.
Develop knowledge and skills related to equipment and procedures, assist colleagues, and adjust schedule to meet crisis situations.
Assist with orientation of new personnel and teach staff new procedures, methods, and techniques.
Delegate based on staff capabilities and patient needs, work independently, and contribute to cost-effective management of unit resources.