Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse An Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) is crucial in providing immediate and comprehensive care to patients experiencing acute medical conditions or emergencies. Below is an overview of the key aspects of the role: Responsibilities Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments and psychosocial evaluations of patients when they arrive, determining the severity of their condition. Triage: Assign triage categories to ensure timely care based on the urgency of each patient's condition. Emergency Care: Provide care to patients of all ages, including neonates, children, adults, and geriatrics, following established protocols and guidelines. Medication Administration: Administer medications accurately while adhering to the five rights of medication administration (right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time). Supervision: Oversee the work of support staff such as Emergency Room Technicians (ERTs) and other healthcare personnel, ensuring a collaborative and efficient workflow. Patient Advocacy: Communicate effectively with patients and their families, explaining procedures and treatment plans to provide emotional support and education. Collaboration: Work closely with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and implement patient care plans. Infection Control: Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment to prevent infection and promote patient safety. Continuous Education: Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities, attending staff meetings, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives. Position Requirements Two years of emergency room experience. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Licensure with the State Board of Nurse Examiners for their state. Current BCLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC preferred Educational requirements appropriate for meeting the age-specific needs of patients presenting to the emergency center, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, including emergency procedures required for stabilizing patients of all ages. Validate clinical skills outlined in the orientation checklist and maintain annual clinical competency. Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. Personal Attributes Team Player: Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Empathy: Demonstrate compassion and understanding while dealing with patients in crisis. Critical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions in emergencies. Working Conditions Physical Demands—While performing the duties of this job, the employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds with good body mechanics and frequently stand. Walk for up to 8 hours, and frequent bending and twisting motions are required. Adverse/Hazardous Conditions - Potential injuries from physical efforts and chemical irritants. Potential exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases. Banner Nutex Health is the premier innovative service provider in the emergency care industry. Our specialists provide unparalleled expertise with the knowledge and competency to make your vision a reality. You can trust Nutex Health to deliver a turnkey process from real estate acquisition, design, and development of the ER facility to staffing, training, and operations. Nutex Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any other class protected by federal, state, or local law. General Job Requirements According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. To avoid becoming a victim of an employment offer scam, please follow these tips from the FTC: FTC Tips #J-18808-Ljbffr Covington Hospital