Registered Nurse Emergency PT Nights

Responsible for handling initial patient assessments, performing laboratory work, point-of-care testing, and administrative tasks associated with the delivery of patient care in the Emergency Department. Collaborates with physicians regarding discharge plans, educates patients upon discharge, and facilitates the transfer of admitted patients.

Responsibilities

• Triages patients who present to the Emergency Department, prioritizing care based on the critical nature and severity of a patient’s condition.
• Assesses patient condition through visual evaluation, medication reconciliation, and vital sign measurements such as blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration, and temperature throughout the patient’s stay.
• Administers medication and assists with medical procedures as prescribed by the treating physician.
• Monitors patients for changes in condition and communicates timely and effectively with those involved in the patient’s care or treatment in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Partners with other members of the patient care treatment team in the provision of procedures, interventions, discharge, or admission processes.
• Charts all patient medical history, contact information, condition, medications, and treatment, and updates the electronic medical record throughout the patient’s stay. Ensures charting is accurate and consistent with applicable department and organization standards.
• Discharges patients from the Emergency Room post-treatment. Completes discharge instructions, educates the patient and/or caregiver, answers questions, and confirms transportation from the Emergency Department.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program by date of hire.
• Two (2) years of Critical Care experience (minimum).
• Two (2) years of Emergency Department experience (preferred).

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse – licensed to practice in the state of Indiana upon hire date.
• American Heart Association Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – upon hire date.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – within 90 days of hire or transfer to position.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – within 90 days of hire or transfer to position.
  • Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) – within 90 days of hire or transfer to position.
• Preferred certifications: CEN, TNCC, NRP.