Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kingston is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering patient care in the Emergency Department, utilizing evidence-based nursing practices. This position requires a valid RN license and a commitment to maintaining professional standards of care. Join us in making a difference in the healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse in an acute care hospital.
• ACLS and PALS certificates required within specified timeline.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using nursing processes.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and nursing activities.
• Communicate changes in patients' clinical conditions to physicians.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment

Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

EKG Certification

Job description

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient / family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his / her patients in the Emergency Department. He / She communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and / or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child / adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and / or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• EKG certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below) :

• In Paramedic Base Station ED : MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• EDAP certified facilities : Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Non-OB facilities : NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.