Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift Information

Nights

Minimum Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

Certifications and Requirements

• General Certifications: PALS, BLS/BCLS, ACLS
• Nursing Certifications: TNCC

Position Purpose

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and implementing individualized patient care plans using the nursing process. This role requires practicing within the established scope, standards, policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on assessments to optimize outcomes.
• Requires prioritization and critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Complies with triage, treatment, evaluation, and documentation guidelines.
• Utilizes evidence-based practices to collaborate with the healthcare team for quality outcomes and patient care coordination.
• Identifies and addresses barriers to effective communication, including psychosocial, literacy, financial, and cultural considerations.
• Evaluates learning needs of patients and/or families and provides appropriate education.
• Effectively delegates patient care tasks to ancillary personnel and may precept student nurses and new hires.
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards as outlined in the ANA Code of Ethics and the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrates caring attitudes and behaviors to develop therapeutic relationships, engaging in patient and family teaching.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a full commitment to organizational values and represents the organization positively and professionally.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication to foster positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to dress code and professional attire in accordance with organizational policies.
• Exhibits initiative and self-motivation, managing time and responsibilities effectively.
• Completes required annual education, training, and certification updates while participating in meetings as required.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
• Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, adhering to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Follows infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, public, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

Education, Licensure(s), and Certification(s)

• Current and active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact license – Required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (to be obtained within 90 days of hire) – Required
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (to be obtained within 6 months of hire) – Required
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification (to be obtained within 1 year of hire) – Required
• Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification (to be obtained within 1 year of hire) – Required
• Current STABLE certification (to be obtained within 1 year of hire) – Required
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (to be obtained within 1 year of hire) – Required
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Healthcare Administration