Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department, you will deliver compassionate, high-quality care that impacts patients' well-being and recovery. Each day you will provide individualized, comprehensive care, perform skilled procedures, and implement patient care plans. You will collaborate seamlessly with an interdisciplinary team, supporting a dynamic environment that focuses on optimal patient outcomes. Our emergency department is a Level III trauma center with 52 private treatment rooms, an open-floor model, and a helipad for critical patient transfers. Adheres to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications (topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy. Assesses patients to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs; gathers data relevant for patient care; implements appropriate interventions; evaluates outcomes; plans care based on needs identified during initial and ongoing assessments; prepares patients for discharge and coordinates post-discharge needs. Cultural sensitivity and competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials and understands how cultural factors affect care. Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth; demonstrates self accountability to meet deadlines for all mandatory requirements. Documents care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care; ensures appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of physician orders. Job Requirements Required Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, upon hire. New graduate or RN without E.D. or Critical Care experience AND successful completion of the E.D. residency program. Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire. Basic Life Support – CPR, upon hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 60 days of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 12 months of hire. Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, within 12 months of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Course, within 12 months of hire. Preferred Bachelor of Science Nursing and one year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire. Previous E.D. experience current within the last 2 years. Critical care experience current within the last 2 years. Neonatal Resuscitation Program, upon hire. Certified Emergency Nurse, upon hire. Where You'll Work St Michael Medical Center – Level III Trauma Center in the Kitsap Peninsula, Washington. Our facility offers a modern, team-based emergency care environment located at the Pacific Northwest's premier comprehensive care network. #J-18808-Ljbffr