RN - Emergency Department - 11a - Sign On Bonus and Relocation Eligible

About the Role

Evaluates patients upon arrival to the Emergency Room and prioritizes care using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) tool. Assigns patients to appropriate treatment areas based on observations, vital signs, brief history, and ESI triage level. Performs, documents, and reports all procedures and assessments according to departmental and hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, documents, and intervenes in cases of suspected abuse or neglect.
• Recognizes potential emergency or life-threatening situations and implements preventive measures.
• Follows hospital protocol and physician orders regarding the use of restraints when applicable.
• Maintains knowledge of therapeutic effects, interactions, and administration of medication.
• Accurately administers and initiates intravenous therapy, including medication, blood, blood products, and cardiac drips.
• Uses the Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) process and electronic medical record (EMR) for patient information retrieval.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare teams, responds to requests, builds rapport, and participates in team problem-solving.
• Maintains licensure(s), skills, and education required to work in the Emergency Department.

Qualifications

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Skills

• General knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques used in the assessment, care, and treatment of the ED patient [Required]
• General knowledge of the pharmacological process in the appropriate administration or delivery of medications used to treat an ED patient [Required]
• Skills to maintain effective working relationships with health professionals and others to create an environment that is conducive to carrying out the mission of the facility [Required]
• Skills to communicate (verbal and written) effectively to direct the overall professional nursing services in a manner which encourages the open exchange of ideas and information [Required]
• General knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR’s) [Preferred]
• Ability for independent, professional judgment on clinical issues, asking for supervisory input when needed [Required]

Experience

• 2+ acute care nursing experience [Preferred]
• 2+ emergency nursing experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]
• Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) [Preferred]

Pay

$33.99 - $63.22

Physical Requirements