Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (RN ED)

Job Description

Job Description

The Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) at Sentara Leigh Hospital delivers fast-paced, high-acuity care to patients presenting with a wide range of emergent medical needs. Working in a collaborative, award-winning environment, the ED RN utilizes rapid assessment and critical thinking to stabilize patients, assist providers, and champion patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Triage & Assessment: Perform rapid, accurate, and ongoing clinical assessments of patients presenting to the emergency department.
• Direct Patient Care: Implement personalized care plans, administer medications/treatments, and document all outcomes accurately in the EMR.
• Life-Saving Interventions: Assist with emergency procedures, crisis management, and coordinate care for urgent cases, including supporting the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance landing pad.
• Compliance & Safety: Adhere strictly to EMTALA regulations, HIPAA, and infection prevention standards.
• Family Support: Act as a patient advocate, educating patients and families about health conditions, procedures, and discharge plans.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• License: Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of recent acute care or emergency nursing experience.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required. (TNCC, ENPC, and CEN are highly preferred).
• Skills: Excellent communication, crisis de-escalation, and adaptability in high-stress, unpredictable situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE