RN - Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Provide both direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced emergency care environment. Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and responsibility with minimal supervision. Efficiently triage patients upon arrival, prioritizing care based on physical and psychosocial needs while managing patient flow effectively. Collaborate closely with Emergency Department physicians to communicate changes in patient status, symptoms, and diagnostic results. Respond promptly and accurately to patient condition changes or treatment responses.

Essential Job Functions:

• Deliver direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult specialists as needed, and adjust nursing care to ensure optimal patient results.
• Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and reassessments for all patients, including pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general populations.
• Utilize triage protocols to assign appropriate categories and ensure timely care.
• Assess and reassess pain levels, apply suitable pain management techniques, and educate patients and families on pain control.
• Monitor hemodynamic status and accurately interpret findings.
• Apply cardiac monitoring knowledge to identify and treat dysrhythmias.
• Conduct waived point-of-care testing per clinical policies and interpret results to take appropriate actions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medications and administer them correctly according to patient age and condition, adhering to medication safety protocols.
• Prepare, administer, monitor, and discontinue IV fluids as necessary.
• Document nursing care thoroughly, including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and changes.
• Ensure patient safety and minimize healthcare errors in all aspects of care.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with up to six months of RN experience.
• Current RN license valid in the practicing state.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within one year of hire.
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within one year of hire.
• Minimum of one year of Emergency Department RN experience preferred.

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain all regulatory requirements and certifications.
• Demonstrate punctuality and complete assigned work within designated timelines.
• Exhibit respectful, courteous, and helpful communication with patients, guests, and staff.

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation typically starts between the beginning and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications and experience, with annual increases. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plan with employer match, life and disability insurance, AFLAC, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, potential bonuses, gym membership, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment opportunities.

This position is located in a regional healthcare setting within the Pacific Northwest.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc