Temporary - Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Role Overview

Provides comprehensive nursing care in collaboration with the healthcare team, utilizing clinical judgment to diagnose and treat human responses to health problems. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, while coordinating activities with other disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment: Conducts multi-system assessments, identifies deviations, and reassesses patients throughout care.
• Planning: Develops individualized care and discharge plans, delegates tasks appropriately, and sets patient care priorities.
• Implementation: Initiates protocols, administers medications accurately, and performs procedures correctly, including emergency measures.
• Evaluation: Assesses care effectiveness, patient responses, and contributes to quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine months of RN experience, with at least one year in Emergency Department or completion of a nurse internship program.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Valid RN license (Oregon).
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale, and within six months of hire: Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course.
• Computer skills required.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience and a bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
• Certifications such as CEN and TNCC preferred.
• Ability to interpret cardiac dysrhythmias, communicate effectively, and work within nursing standards.