Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

This position is bonus eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an approved protocol.
• Evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.
• Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Nursing Supervisor, Physician, or designee any patient care problems, changes in condition, or unexpected occurrences.
• Educate patients/family regarding condition, treatment, discharge/transfer planning, and follow-up examinations if needed; seek feedback to evaluate understanding and document.
• Perform a variety of nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established Hospital policies and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and ensure continuity of care.
• Manage and coordinate the care of patients and staff to ensure a smooth flow of patients throughout their stay.
• Function as triage nurse by assessing patients directly on admission and prioritize cases according to presentation of symptoms.
• Respond to cases of cardiopulmonary arrest, fire, disaster, or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform assessments and develop an individualized plan of care for geriatric patients.
• Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately, and completely.
• Assume resource nurse responsibilities when necessary.
• Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals, and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, in-services, and/or reading journals.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program in Nursing and a minimum of one year’s job-related experience or equivalent is required.
• Rhode Island State Licensure is required.
• BSN or enrollment in a BSN program required for all external candidates.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS required within six months of hire/transfer.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.