Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room (ER)
Shift: Day Shift – 3 shifts per week
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room is responsible for providing safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to patients requiring emergency medical attention. The RN utilizes the nursing process, demonstrates sound clinical judgment, prioritizes patient needs, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver quality patient care.
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Work Experience
Required: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
Required Certifications & Licensure
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification.
Preferred:
Certification in the relevant clinical specialty area.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound clinical judgment.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Ability to prioritize patient care needs in a fast-paced emergency department.
Key Responsibilities
Apply the nursing process effectively to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Provide patient-centered nursing care based on individual needs and clinical priorities.
Assess patient and family learning needs and implement appropriate education strategies.
Communicate effectively, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and manage nursing team resources.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes.
Use clinical data and information to evaluate care effectiveness and promote continuous improvement.
Adapt communication and care approaches to meet the needs of diverse patient populations while respecting privacy and obtaining appropriate permissions.
Promote patient satisfaction, employee morale, and professional nursing standards.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
Promptly report patient safety, privacy, compliance, or ethical concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Physical Demand: Heavy work, including occasionally exerting 50–100 pounds of force, frequently exerting 25–50 pounds, and constantly exerting 10–20 pounds to move objects.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Routine duties involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and human tissue.
The role involves direct patient care in a clinical environment with potential exposure to communicable diseases.
Depending on assigned duties, occupational exposure to hazardous medications, hazardous waste, and contaminated materials may occur.