RN - ER

Staff Nurse - Emergency RoomLocation: City, StateWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Staff Nurse to provide direct care to patients in a fast-paced emergency room setting. The ideal candidate will utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure that the physical, psycho-social, safety, rehabilitative, and educational needs of patients and their families are met.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care in collaboration with nursing peers, co-workers, attending physicians, and allied support services.Manage care of assigned patients and oversee the activities of ancillary staff.Respond effectively to traumas, strokes, STEMIs, and other medical emergencies.Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary.Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance.RequirementsCurrent valid license as a Registered Nurse.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Emergency Room.Preferred QualificationsCharge nurse experience.Experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center.Knowledge of Community Hospital charting systems.SkillsProficient in managing patients with various conditions, including abdominal pain, respiratory infections, and trauma.Skilled in phlebotomy and IV management.Ability to administer procedural sedation and monitor patients during various emergency situations.Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.Effective communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.Unit DetailsDaily census: Approximately 25 patients.Emergency Department with a focus on all patient age groups, including neonates, infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.Provides interdisciplinary support, including physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services.Work ScheduleShifts: 3 x 12-hour Night shifts from 19:00 to 07:30, including weekend rotation. No on-call requirement.Compliance RequirementsAll candidates must undergo a 7-year work history verification.Compliance documents must be submitted prior to the start date.Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients in the Emergency Room. We look forward to reviewing your application!