RN - ER

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Night Shift - 12 hours (1845-0715)

Minimum Experience Requirement: 2 years of experience in a similar role preferred.

Certifications/Requirements:

• Current Pennsylvania RN Licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (renew every 2 years)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (renew every 2 years)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (renew every 2 years)
• Valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification

Position Summary: This role involves providing professional nursing care in alignment with the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) standards. The nurse will utilize the nursing process to assess patient needs, develop a care plan, implement nursing interventions, and evaluate patient care outcomes across all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics. The position may require scheduled on-call assignments, influenced by community events affecting Emergency Department patient volume.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to function effectively as part of a team and act as a liaison between patients and staff.
• Promote and support harmonious communication skills.
• Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication capabilities.
• Maintain professionalism and effective communication at all times.
• Exhibit a high level of emotional resilience and even temperament when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Utilize tact, sensitivity, sound judgment, and a professional attitude consistently.

Essential Functions:

• Triages patients upon entry to the emergency care system, determining care priorities based on their physical and psycho-social needs.
• Conducts hourly rounding within the department and half-hour rounding in the waiting area to monitor patient needs, documenting comprehensive nursing histories.
• Develops and implements tailored care plans based on ongoing assessments, ensuring the availability and functionality of necessary supplies and equipment.
• Continuously updates care plans to align with patient needs and family input, incorporating elements of discharge planning.
• Manages various complications and emergencies according to organizational policies and ENA standards, while recognizing changes in patient health status to ensure safety.
• Documents patient responses to interventions, facilitating competent medical care.
• Provides health education to patients and families, ensuring understanding of treatment plans and discharge instructions.

Non-Essential Functions: Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Holiday Coverage Requirement: Holiday coverage is required.

Client Details Address 1800 East Park Avenue State PA Zip Code 16801