ER Registered Nurse

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing network includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare, and WellSpan. Our innovative, fully accredited hospitals deliver highly individualized care with a commitment to compassionate, comprehensive service for all patients, regardless of background or identity.

About the role

The purpose of this PRN night-shift (7pm-7am) position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care in the Emergency Room of a 16-bed small-format hospital (8 ER, 8 inpatient). Night and weekend shift differentials, plus paid referrals, are offered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific, and developmentally/specialty-appropriate nursing care by applying advanced clinical knowledge to ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Complete accurate, concise, and legible documentation on medical records.
• Observe and record signs, symptoms, and behaviors, including the physiological status of patients; propose revisions to interventions and desired outcomes.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Follow physician’s orders in the delivery of nursing care.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, COLA, and CLIA regulations.
• Adhere to infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques.
• Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Assemble equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures; perform or assist with procedures.
• Provide care in accordance with legal, hospital, departmental policies, and established nursing standards as defined by the State Board of Nursing.
• Complete assigned Quality Assessment activities and document results.
• Attend staff meetings and other required company-sponsored or mandated meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Current, unrestricted state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 2+ years full-time RN experience in the ER or comparable setting.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross (TNCC preferred).
• Fluency in English, both written and oral.

Pennsylvania candidates: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) must be completed within the last 5 years or obtained prior to start date.