RN - ER

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

36-hour work week, 3p-3a, every other weekend, and every other holiday.

Certifications/Requirements

• ACLS, PALS, BLS/BCLS certification required.

Description

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions and patient care plans. This role requires a commitment to respectful and dignified care for patients, while fostering a positive self-regard.

Essential Functions

• Conduct and document comprehensive nursing assessments and implement appropriate interventions.
• Provide patient care according to established standards, protocols, and policies.
• Deliver patient and family education based on their individual needs and readiness to learn.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure seamless transition and discharge planning for patients.
• Delegate and supervise nursing interventions as necessary while prioritizing patient care effectively.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of patient data and therapeutic interventions.
• Report timely patient status to healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Engage in professional development opportunities, acting as a mentor or instructor to peers.
• Identify risks to patient safety and implement strategies to minimize healthcare errors.
• Administer medications and intravenous therapy in accordance with established guidelines.
• Assess and document patient pain levels and effectiveness of pain management strategies.
• Handle triage protocols and initial assessments upon patient arrival in the ED.
• Recognize potential abuse situations and initiate appropriate safety plans.
• Complete mandatory reporting for specific cases as required by policy.
• Continuously monitor patient conditions and recognize changes in vital signs and lab results.
• Understand and implement interventions for various therapeutic protocols, including cardiopulmonary assessments and VAP bundle components.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to exert varying levels of force to move objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and 10 to 25 pounds frequently. Duties require reaching, handling, and feeling, with occasional bending and kneeling.

Job Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license is required.
• ACLS certification upon hire, or a valid BLS card with AHA ACLS certification is required within the first 60 days.
• PALS certification to be obtained within six months of hire.
• TNCC, ENPC, and CEN certifications preferred.

Holiday Coverage

Availability for holiday coverage is required.