RN - 38400540

About the role

Provides nursing care, including triage, treatment, and discharge care for Emergency Department patients, ranging from newborns to geriatrics. This position is represented by CNA.

Requirements

• Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent: Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• One year of acute care experience: Required
• Current RN license in the state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per policy: Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor per policy: Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor per policy: Required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): Required within 6 months of hire or transfer

Responsibilities

• Completes accurate triage assessments on all patients and promptly notifies the Emergency Physician of all abnormal signs, symptoms, and vital signs.
• Reviews and processes patient orders in a timely manner.
• Provides medication side effects education to all patients receiving medication in the Emergency Department, ensuring this information is included in discharge instructions.
• Recognizes symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and other critical emergencies consistently.
• Delivers appropriate nursing interventions in both stable and emergent patient situations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in routine nursing skills, including:
  • Medication administration
  • Intravenous therapy, including blood products
  • Care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains
  • Safe use of medical equipment utilized in critical care
  • Understanding and adherence to the chain of command per policy
• Accurately interprets ECG rhythms and manages care of patients during life-threatening emergencies.
• Shows competency in lead functions and application, making recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentations.
• Exhibits appropriate knowledge and skills in handling Code Blue, Code Stroke, Sepsis, and Trauma Activations.
• Maintains accurate, legible, and timely documentation of patient care.