RN - Freestanding ED

Baptist•Arlington, TN

14h

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care in a freestanding emergency department care setting. Collaborates with physicians, leadership, coworkers, and multidisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes. Delivers high-quality, compassionate care using critical thinking, nursing processes, sound decision-making, integrity, respect, and empathy while preserving patients’ autonomy, dignity, and rights and restoring health whenever possible. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and care prioritization, as well as other assigned duties.

Requirements

At least one year of emergency care experience.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Computer literacy.
RN licensure.
BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
Specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients appropriately and accurately based on their medical conditions.
Understand ordered medications and administer them as prescribed.
Provide care appropriate to each patient’s condition and age, including basic self-care activities.
Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs, evaluate their effectiveness, and include family in teaching as appropriate.
Apply nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
Assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills.
Identify and address psychosocial needs of patients and families, and communicate with social services regarding hospital and post-discharge needs.
Use supplies, linen, and charge items cost-effectively and avoid waste.
Prioritize patient care effectively and efficiently.
Promote patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
Pursue lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.
Perform other duties as assigned.