Emergency Room Registered Nurse

About the role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. Directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. Communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry.
• Directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department.
• Communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.
• Knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• In Paramedic Base Station ED MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• EDAP certified facilities Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Education: Current and valid state RN License.
• Training: Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of EMTALA regulations and child/adult abuse reporting procedures.
• Basic arrhythmia interpretation skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time evenings schedule.

Company

Equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.