Registered Nurse Emergency Services

Job Description

Job Description

Are you seeking an opportunity to provide exceptional care to patients? At our organization, we prioritize supporting our team members in their roles. Join us as a Registered Nurse in Emergency Services and take advantage of programs designed to assist you at every phase of your career.

We are currently offering a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000!

Our organization provides a comprehensive rewards package that promotes the health, well-being, career advancement, and retirement planning of our employees. The benefits include:

• Extensive medical coverage that includes many common services at little to no cost. Plans encompass prescription drug coverage, behavioral health services, free telemedicine, and complimentary AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (such as accident and critical illness coverage), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care insurance, moving support, pet insurance, and more.
• Complimentary counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your salary, depending on your years of service.
• An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on company stock.
• Family support through fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny, as well as adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement planning assistance, rollover services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Educational support (tuition assistance, student loan help, certification support, and scholarships for dependents).
• A colleague recognition program.
• A Time Away From Work Program that includes paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• An Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you committed to lifelong learning? With over 94,000 nurses employed across our network, we are among the largest nursing employers in the United States. Education is vital for excellence! As a major stakeholder in Galen College of Nursing, along with Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing, we facilitate affordable access to certifications and skill development. Apply now for the Registered Nurse Emergency Services position and continue your educational journey!

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department delivers professional nursing care and collaborates with other disciplines to coordinate patient care planning.

Patient Population Served:

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse will exhibit the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care tailored to the physical, intellectual, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients across all age groups, including neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

Key Responsibilities:

The following essential functions must be performed by the Emergency Department Registered Nurse, with or without reasonable accommodations. The RN adheres to the Nursing Process, which includes assessment, priority setting, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all ED patients.

• Deliver direct patient care, assess outcomes, consult with specialists as needed, and modify nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Conduct comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and reassessments on all patients in accordance with established standards.
• Monitor patients' hemodynamic status and accurately interpret results.
• Demonstrate proficiency in cardiac monitoring, identify dysrhythmias, and provide appropriate interventions.
• Accurately categorize triage levels.
• Maintain thorough nursing documentation, including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and any changes in assessment.
• Respect and uphold the dignity of patients and their families, addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs.
• Understand growth and development principles to provide age-appropriate care and interpret data to meet each patient's specific needs.
• Engage professionally with patients and families, involving them in care planning.
• Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs and assess the effectiveness of education, including family involvement as appropriate.
• Stay informed about medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Prepare, administer, monitor, and discontinue intravenous fluids.
• Follow established departmental policies, objectives, performance improvement initiatives, and safety standards.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and families in line with hospital standards.
• Contribute to cost containment through prudent ordering and conservation of supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve departmental goals and maintain positive employee relations.
• Adapt to changes in workload and adjust assignments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Provide resource information to other staff members.
• Assist physicians with procedures in the Emergency Department.
• Dispatch ambulances when necessary.
• Receive prehospital reports via radio or telephone communication.
• Supervise unit coordinators and ED technicians, delegating and monitoring tasks as appropriate.
• Orient new employees to the Emergency Department.
• Support the Director of Emergency Services in developing, implementing, and evaluating performance improvement indicators to enhance patient outcomes and the work environment.
• Engage in professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops; take responsibility for personal professional practice and ongoing education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of the NH Nurse Practice Act.

Non-Essential Functions:

Perform additional duties as assigned or as deemed necessary.

Qualifications:

To successfully fulfill this role, candidates must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting preferred.
• Current New Hampshire State Registered Nurse License or Compact State License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year of hire.
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Core Course (ENPC) certification is recommended.
• Trauma Nurse Course (TNCC) certification is recommended.
• Certification as an Emergency Nurse (CEN) is recommended.
• Membership in the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is encouraged.
• Familiarity with CDC and CMS principles and standards.
• Completion of hospital orientation.
• Completion of departmental orientation within six months of hire.
• Annual health screening.
• Completion of all mandatory HealthStream courses annually.
• Annual training in high-risk crisis intervention.

Discover a meaningful career with us. Located in Rochester, NH, our 112-bed facility proudly serves the Greater Seacoast region and Southern Maine, providing high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of a leading healthcare system, you will be connected to a robust network of hospitals, freestanding emergency rooms, and numerous care sites across New Hampshire.

With nearly 5,000 team members, including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment where your skills are appreciated, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is significant. Our New Hampshire hospitals also include facilities in Manchester, Derry, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook, Dover, and Plaistow. Join us in making a difference in lives across the region every day.

Our organization has been recognized multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you value growth and continuous learning, we invite you to apply for the Registered Nurse Emergency Services position. Our team will review your application promptly, and highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock your potential—apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.