REGISTERED NURSE, Emergency Dept, Full Time **$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS & RELO ASSISTANCE**

Responsibilities

This Emergency Dept Registered Nurse opportunity is full time, offers full benefits and a convenient schedule. This position provides professional nursing care within the Emergency Department; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with ED physicians regarding changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Able to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Able to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories.

Benefits

• $10K SIGN ON and Relo Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

• 2 years ED experience required
• Current RN license within the state of practice
• Current BCLS Certification
• ACLS Certified within six (6) months of hire
• PALS within six (6) months of hire
• ENPC and TNCC optional