Emergency Department RN: Fast-Paced Triage & Critical Care

Lawrence Health Services; Walnut Ridge (AR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Healthcare is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to provide professional care for a designated group of ED patients, using the nursing process in collaboration with the health team. The RN must triage safely, rapidly, and accurately, and prioritize care based on physical and psychosocial needs and patient flow.

Requires an active Arkansas RN license, BLS at hire, ACLS/PALS/NIHSS within 90 days, and TNCC within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid RN license in Arkansas in good standing.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NIHSS within 90 days; TNCC within 1 year.
• Care provided using the nursing process with supervision.
• Lawrence Healthcare requires compliance with safety and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional care for a group of ED patients using the nursing process.
• Triage safely, rapidly, and accurately for all incoming emergencies.
• Prioritize care based on physical and psychosocial needs and patient flow.
• Communicate patient status and diagnostic results to the ED physician.

Skills

Nursing care

Triage

Patient assessment

Communication with physicians

Education

RN license (Arkansas)

BLS

ACLS/PALS/NIHSS within 90 days

TNCC within 1 year

Job description

Lawrence Healthcare is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to provide professional care for a designated group of ED patients, using the nursing process in collaboration with the health team. The RN must triage safely, rapidly, and accurately, and prioritize care based on physical and psychosocial needs and patient flow.

Requires an active Arkansas RN license, BLS at hire, ACLS/PALS/NIHSS within 90 days, and TNCC within 1 year.