RN Emergency Services PRN

About the organization

Livingston Regional Hospital is a 114‑bed community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology. As part of the ScionHealth network, it provides 24‑hour emergency services, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16‑bed gero‑psych unit, and numerous other specialty services to a five‑county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department provides direct and indirect patient care in a high‑acuity emergency setting. The RN uses the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to deliver safe, effective care across the lifespan, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and contributes to quality outcomes through clinical excellence, compassionate service, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity.
• Conduct age‑appropriate assessments and reassessments of all patients.
• Administer medications, perform procedures, and manage critical drips.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures in the emergency department.
• Monitor hemodynamic status and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Document care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately and timely.
• Apply infection control and sterile technique practices consistently.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team for optimal care delivery.
• Respond calmly and professionally in high‑stress, life‑threatening situations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of emergency nursing protocols, trauma care, and critical interventions.
• Skilled in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations and multitask effectively.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Demonstrates professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma program accepted.
• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred or required.
• Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) preferred.
• Emergency nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to function under pressure and respond effectively to critical situations.