Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department

Shift Information

This position is full-time, with shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The candidate will be required to work every other weekend and holiday.

Certifications/Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire or must have active BLS and obtain AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six (6) months of hire
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certifications preferred

Essential Functions

• Conducts comprehensive assessments and ongoing evaluations of patient health.
• Provides patient care adhering to established standards, protocols, and policies.
• Treats each patient as an individual, ensuring care promotes dignity and self-worth.
• Facilitates patient and family education based on assessed learning needs.
• Plans for patient discharge in collaboration with healthcare team and family.
• Delegates and supervises nursing tasks performed by other team members.
• Prioritizes patient care efficiently, recognizing the need for emergency interventions.
• Documents all patient-related data and interventions accurately and timely.
• Reports patient status effectively to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Engages in professional development and promotes learning among peers.
• Identifies and mitigates risks to patient safety and healthcare errors.
• Addreses ethical issues in patient care with appropriate management plans.
• Administers medications and intravenous therapy safely and per protocol.
• Evaluates and documents patients’ pain levels and responds as necessary.
• Implements triage protocols for incoming patients.
• Recognizes signs of potential abuse and initiates safety plans accordingly.
• Completes mandatory reporting for incidents such as domestic violence, child, or elder abuse.
• Maintains knowledge of disaster preparedness protocols.
• Responds to potential cases of violent behavior appropriately.
• Accurately interprets laboratory and diagnostic results, notifying physicians promptly.
• Monitors and documents standards related to thrombolytic and anticoagulation therapy.
• Demonstrates skilled care for intubated patients, including suctioning and troubleshooting.
• Ensures compliance with Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) prevention protocols.

Functional Demands

The role requires physical stamina, including the ability to exert varying amounts of force occasionally and frequently, along with the capability to reach, handle, and distinguish colors.

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in the Emergency Department is preferred.

Holiday Coverage Required

Yes, participation in holiday coverage is mandatory.