ER RN

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.
• Maintains 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.
• Responds 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.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• 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.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• One year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of EMTALA regulations.
• Knowledge of child/adult abuse reporting procedures.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Benefits

East Liverpool City Hospital offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found on the hospital’s website or during the interview process.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is part-time and variable, with hours to be determined based on departmental needs.

Company

East Liverpool City Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. The 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. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.