ED RN - Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift New Standardized RN Rate Employment Type: Full Time - 36 hours per week Shift Schedule: Nights (7 PM - 7 AM) General Summary Provides professional emergency nursing care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Provides patient and family education and serves as patient advocate and liaison with other health care providers. Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Applies professional emergency nursing skills in the care and treatment of acutely ill and injured patients. Promotes patient‑centered care through respect of the patient’s values, coordination and integration of care, information, communication, and education, physical comfort, emotional support, involvement of family and friends, and transition and continuity. Collaborates with the patient, significant others, and ancillary departments to create a multidisciplinary healthcare team whose goal is to provide continuous and well‑coordinated care. Provides education needs and includes education in the plan of care; communicates proactively to the healthcare team the plan of care, changes in the patient’s condition, the patient’s progress, the discharge plan, and other relevant information. Responds quickly, efficiently, and calmly to emergent and critical situations. Manages the complex care of critically ill and injured patients; triages patients quickly and efficiently per the Emergency Department’s policies specific to Triage. Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete, reflecting all aspects of nursing care provided. Anticipates patient’s needs and assists the provider during the examination and procedures. Provides psychological support based on assessed need and utilizes multiple teaching methods. Reviews and confirms discharge instructions and understanding by the patient/family. Assesses community resources as indicated. Supervises Emergency Department Technicians. Serves as a preceptor for students and employees (i.e., EMS, nursing, new employees). Works independently using the Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and professional judgment. Makes recommendations to improve the Emergency Department’s Standards of Care. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa. One year of RN experience preferred; new graduate if the candidate has completed senior nursing preceptorship at Mercy Emergency or previous experience as an emergency department technician or pre‑hospital environment. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within six (6) weeks of hire; acceptable credentialing bodies include American Heart Association Basic Life Support. Completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire. Completion of TNCC within 1 year of hire. Completion of PALS within 3 months of hire. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic