Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Description

A 65-bed Emergency Department that operates in a pod-based structure, featuring a dedicated pediatric pod and a separate Acute Mental Health area.

Job Overview

This position requires a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience in Emergency Nursing to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. Nurses will be responsible for the assessment, documentation, and management of patient care for all types of cases.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and create detailed documentation.
• Administer IV medications and phlebotomy procedures.
• Monitor patients with EKG and cardiac monitoring.
• Conduct point of care testing and provide splinting as needed.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to make informed clinical decisions.
• Educate patients and their families about health conditions and treatment plans.

Patient Population

Care for a diverse patient population with varying medical needs.

Census and Clinician Ratios

The department handles approximately 230 visits per day, with a clinician to patient ratio of 1:4.

Shift Requirements

• Available for 36 or 48-hour shifts, rotating day, evening, and night shifts, with weekends required.
• Night positions do not rotate.
• Floating to the ED Observation wing (16 beds) and Acute Mental Health Unit may be required.

Certifications

• AHA Certified BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP and TNCC certifications are strongly preferred.

Charting System

Utilize the EPIC ASAP electronic medical record system for all charting and documentation.