Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Part-Time, Evening Shifts)

About the role

In this role, the RN collaborates with the healthcare team to diagnose and treat patients' responses to health issues, utilizing clinical judgment. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care, as well as coordinating activities across disciplines.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assessment: Conducts comprehensive multi-system evaluations, monitors deviations, and performs discharge assessments.
• Planning: Develops individualized care and teaching plans, coordinates care and discharge with other departments, delegates tasks appropriately, and prioritizes patient needs.
• Implementation: Initiates protocol-based measures, documents care accurately, administers medications correctly, and responds effectively to emergencies.
• Evaluation: Reviews assessment methods, monitors patient responses, and participates in quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine months RN experience.
• One year of current ED experience or completion of a relevant internship program.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Valid RN license, BLS certification, and ACLS certification.
• Must obtain NIH Stroke Scale within three months of hire.
• Computer skills and emergency pediatric course certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience, bachelor's degree, and certifications such as CEN and TNCC.
• Ability to recognize cardiac dysrhythmias, effective communication skills, and a strong understanding of the nursing process.