The Emergency Department RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.

Prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources.

Carries out physician orders.

Assists physician during examination, treatment and procedures.

-Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.

-Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.

-Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.

-Instructs and educates patients and families.

-Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

-Provides age and culturally appropriate care.

-Orients and mentors new staff members.

-Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

*Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.

*ACLS Certification or attained within 6 months of hire.

*ENPC or PALS Certifications required within 6 months of hire.

*Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

* a minimum of two years recent nursing experience in area of practice in an acute care setting.

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Energetic, motivated, ready to jump right in, has a passion for the ED, but is not expecting a Trauma Center environment.

This is a freestanding, full service, ED.

Up to $37 an hour depending on experience.