Ed - RN

Lawrence Health Services•Walnut Ridge, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is to provide professional care while assuming responsibility and accountability for a group of Emergency Department patients, by providing direct and indirect care through the continued utilization of the nursing process in collaboration with other health team members. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility with a minimum of supervision. To triage safely, rapidly, and accurately, every patient that enters the emergency care system. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with Emergency Department physician about changes in patient’s status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited nursing program
Must hold a valid and active license in good standing as an RN in the State of Arkansas
Must have BLS upon hire
Must have ACLS/PALS/NIHSS within 90 days
Must have TNCC within 1 year
Strong knowledge of nursing principals, practices and procedures
Compassionate, patient-centered approach

Responsibilities

Provide professional care while assuming responsibility and accountability for a group of Emergency Department patients.
Provide direct and indirect care through the continued utilization of the nursing process in collaboration with other health team members.
Triage safely, rapidly, and accurately, every patient that enters the emergency care system.
Determine priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system.
Communicate with Emergency Department physician about changes in patient’s status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies.
Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Benefits

Free, low-cost and PRN health insurance options
Dental and vision insurance
Employer-paid life & AD&D insurance ($15,000)
Emergency Ground/Air Ambulance coverage
Voluntary supplemental insurance options: Life Insurance, Spouse and Child Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement plan with employer match
Accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) starting on Day 1
Paid Holidays and Compassionate leave
Sign-On Bonuses & Employee Referral Incentives
Tuition Assistance, Educational Incentives and Career Development Opportunities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) support program
Employee Recognition Program - Bee & Daisy
Exclusive Employee Discounts
100% discount on Outpatient Services
20% discount on Inpatient and Emergency Room services
$15 Copay for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy (PT/OT/ST)
Copay/Deductible waived for services at Family Medical Center when enrolled in our POS insurance plan only
Discounts available for eligible immediate family members
Convenient payroll deduction for hospital services, OTC medications, fitness membership and scrubs