ER RN

About the role

As our ER Nurse at St. Francis Medical Center, you’ll be the first touchpoint to the people in our community during health emergencies. Everyday, you will be a multitasker who can react quickly as you prioritize patients based on their medical necessity while providing emergency triage to others. To thrive in this vital role, you should exhibit teamwork, professionalism and critical thinking skills. You should be energetic and motivated to provide quality care to all of our patients, maintaining their dignity at every step. Use emergency triage protocol to intake, discharge or admit patients. Deliver stabilizing care to emergency patients of all ages as part of the larger ER team, adapting care to changes in patient’s condition as needed. Use knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs. Document the nursing care plan and changes in the patient's condition. Engage in other activities that will benefit patient outcomes, such as patient experience initiatives, mentoring, etc. The Emergency Room is a Level III Trauma Center that treats minor injuries to complex trauma cases and the care team has the skills and expertise to help in any situation. We are designated as a Primary Stroke Center, a Pediatric Ready Hospital, and have the experts you know and trust. CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Nebraska in 1887. Today our hospital is a regional referral center with more than 100 physicians and more than 1100 employees working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home where they can be supported by their family, friends, and community.

Responsibilities

• Be the first touchpoint during health emergencies.
• React quickly, prioritize patients based on medical necessity while providing emergency triage.
• Exhibit teamwork, professionalism, and critical thinking skills.
• Be energetic and motivated to provide quality care, maintaining patient dignity.
• Use emergency triage protocol to intake, discharge, or admit patients.
• Deliver stabilizing care to emergency patients of all ages as part of the ER team, adapting care to changes in patient condition.
• Apply knowledge of cultural differences to provide culturally sensitive care.
• Document nursing care plans and changes in patient condition.
• Engage in activities that benefit patient outcomes (patient experience initiatives, mentoring, etc.).

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program.