Emergency Department RN — Fast-Paced, Impactful Care

Fort Smith Emergency Hospital; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Smith Emergency Hospital is seeking a dedicated Emergency Department Registered Nurse to join our full-time team. The RN will perform patient assessments, triage, and deliver high-quality emergency care across all ages, while supervising staff and communicating treatment plans to patients and families.

Requirements include two years of ER experience, nursing licensure, and BCLS/CPR with ACLS/PALS or ENPC and TNCC preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of emergency room experience
• Current licensure with the State Board of Nursing
• Current BCLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC preferred
• Age-specific care for neonates to geriatrics; read/write/speak English fluently

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on arrival with head-to-toe evaluations and determine condition severity.
• Triage patients to ensure timely care based on urgency.
• Provide emergency care to patients of all ages per protocols.
• Administer medications following the five rights of medication administration.
• Supervise ER staff and collaborate with physicians for care plans.
• Communicate with patients and families to explain procedures and care plans.
• Maintain infection control and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

ER experience

English fluency

Team player

Empathy

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Fort Smith Emergency Hospital is seeking a dedicated Emergency Department Registered Nurse to join our full-time team. The RN will perform patient assessments, triage, and deliver high-quality emergency care across all ages, while supervising staff and communicating treatment plans to patients and families.

Requirements include two years of ER experience, nursing licensure, and BCLS/CPR with ACLS/PALS or ENPC and TNCC preferred.