ED Registered Nurse (FTN)

Ashe Memorial Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Emergency Department. This role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment, where you'll utilize your critical thinking and compassionate skills to support patients experiencing emergencies. Join a team recognized for excellence and make a significant impact in the community by providing high-quality healthcare services. If you're passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to patient well-being, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in NC with CPR and ACLS certifications.
• Recent emergency or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and support to patients in the Emergency Room.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Document patient status and communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Advocacy

Compassionate Care

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse License in NC

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

TNCC Certification

Job description

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."

Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022 & 2023! Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 & 2023 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice! This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

Hours: 2nd shift, days will vary | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience

Full time, night shift in the Emergency Room.

JOB SUMMARY:

Our Nursing team member’s primary goal is to provide the most remarkable patient experience while providing professional nursing services and patient care in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. The Registered Nurse follows the nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation of care given. The RN collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team to provide physical and psychological support to patients and families while adhering to hospital and departmental policies and nursing standards and practice. The Emergency Department RN provides care for patients with various types of illness or trauma requiring emergency attention and must be able to recognize and effectively treat life-saving conditions.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Recent emergency or critical care experience preferred.

License/Certifications:

• Must be licensed a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of NC.
• Current CPR Certification.
• ACLS Certification obtained during orientation period.
• PALS Certification obtained within 3 months.
• TNCC Certification preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Emergency Department RN provides direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of the RN include (but are not limited to):

1. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, families and friends.
2. Provide direct, professional nursing care to patients.
3. Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
4. Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies.
5. Ensure safe operation of equipment.
6. Prepare equipment and assist physicians during examinations and treatments specific to ER.
7. Administer medications by using the electronic health record and scanning process.
8. Document, monitor and report symptoms and changes in patient status.
9. Provide patient education of illness/disease and promote health maintenance and disease prevention.
10. Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
11. Communicate effectively with patients, families and other team members.
12. Perform a head-to-toe assessment and reassessments on all age groups.
13. Interact professionally with patient/family and provide explanation and verbal reassurance.
14. Formulate and update an individualized plan of care for each patient.
15. Assume the role of patient advocate.
16. Comply with protocols, procedures, and policies.
17. Knowledge of cardiac monitoring, rhythm interruption and appropriate treatment.
18. Prioritize nursing care and use critical thinking skills.
19. Knowledge of proper dosing and administration of critical medications.
20. Document all nursing care data concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner, using the appropriate format.
21. Communicate appropriately and effectively with all hospital staff, visitors, families and physicians.
22. Ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful and emergency situations.
23. Exhibit professionalism at all times, showing respect and dignity to all.
24. Participate with orientation and training of new personnel and act as a resource and mentor in a professional manner.
25. Participate in special assignments and Quality Improvement projects.
26. Comprehend the triage process and be able to quickly and accurately prioritize acuity of the patient based on physical, psychological and social needs.

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***

*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.