RN - Emergency Dept, Days

Overview

• 38-bed Emergency Department with an average daily census of 160 patients presenting with various acuities
• Primary Stroke and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) receiving facility with intervention and thrombolytic administration capabilities
• Two helicopter pads on campus
• Five patient pods organized by acuity, including a dedicated Behavioral Health Pod
• Collaborative team includes Charge Nurses, ED Flow Coordinators, Paramedics, ED Techs, Patient Care Technicians, Mental Health Technicians, and Unit Secretaries working closely with ED Providers
• All staff must maintain current BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments including collection of physical, psychosocial, and health history data
• Evaluate developmental age when performing assessments, treatments, and patient/family education
• Organize patient data into a plan of care; identify additional information needed and make care decisions based on identified needs
• Identify expected patient outcomes and carry out the plan of care to achieve them
• Provide patient care specific to the setting, identified needs, and plan; ensure care is appropriate to the severity of disease, condition, impairment, or disability
• Oversee activities of ancillary and support team members
• Identify teaching opportunities and provide resources necessary for achieving patient educational goals
• Communicate issues and concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, and/or physician as appropriate
• Document patient care and concerns in the patient record

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing (required)
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• No experience required for new graduates of a nursing program; hospital setting experience preferred; 1 year hospital experience required for PRN positions
• Current Georgia Registered Nurse license or NLC/eNLC Multistate License (required)
• BCLS certification (required)
• ACLS and PALS certifications required for Emergency Department; nurse residents or nurses new to specialty must complete within 6 months of start date; experienced ED nurses have 6 months to obtain PALS certification

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable compensation
• Total Wellness programs including Wellness Coaching App with 24/7 live coaching, physician and nursing peer coaching, and financial wellness planning
• Broad Employee Assistance Program services
• Combined PTO days with flexibility and opportunity for PTO cash-in
• 100% paid maternity leave (requires return to work)
• Employer-paid military leave
• Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity paid holiday
• Choice of medical/prescription drug plans, dental, and vision
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent day care
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Fully paid long-term disability
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance