RN - ER

Registered NurseThis position is for a registered nurse in an emergency room setting. The unit has a total of 24 beds with no trauma bays and has a private room for behavioral concerns. Overflow rooms are available for additional patients as needed. An average of 250 patients visits the unit daily. Staffing ratios are typically 2:1 or 4:1. Charting is done using a specific electronic medical record system. There is a charge nurse who does not take patients. Emergency room technicians assist with technical duties. Security and patient sitters are also provided by the emergency room technicians. Weekend shifts are required every other weekend, including holidays. The facility manages various emergencies, including cardiac issues, sepsis, and strokes. Care is organized into three categories: fast track, treatment and disposition, and acute care. No inpatient pediatric or behavioral health unit services are available. The registered nurse should be flexible with scheduling. Common patient diagnoses include STEMI, DKA, and alcohol-related issues.