RN Emergency Department

Job Summary:

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) at a Critical Access Hospital in Granby, CO provides comprehensive nursing care for patients in the emergency setting. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge while adhering to advanced clinical protocols including ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ATLS, and CEN standards. The ED RN is responsible for achieving optimal patient outcomes through clinical pathway implementation in a Trauma Level IV environment. Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and coordinate patient care in the Emergency Department from admission to discharge.
• Utilize accepted standards and protocols including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN).
• Implement clinical pathways to ensure achievement of patient outcomes.
• Provide skilled nursing care in a trauma level IV emergency setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and interventions.
• Participate in on-call rotations and holiday coverage as required.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Colorado.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in a Critical Access Hospital or emergency setting.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent.
• Certification in Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
• Certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
• Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN) preferred or required.
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills in emergency care.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience working in a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) setting.
• Previous trauma or emergency department nursing experience.
• Additional certifications related to emergency nursing or trauma care.

Special Considerations:

• Night shift work including 3 twelve-hour shifts per week plus 2 call shifts.
• On-call coverage and holiday shifts are mandatory.
• Shared housing may be available with restrictions (no smoking, no pets, no families/partners).
• All requests for time off must be disclosed during the interview process.

Scheduling:

• Night shifts only, consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week.
• Additional two call shifts per week required.
• Holiday coverage included as part of scheduling requirements.