Emergency Department RN - Night Shift (3p–3a)

LMHS brand; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. Location: 1320 W. Main St., Newark, OH 43055.

We seek an experienced Staff Nurse, RN - Emergency to deliver patient care in the ED, perform assessments, administer medications, and support physicians. Ohio RN licensure, BLS, ACLS and PALS within 6 months are required.

Qualifications

• Current R.N. licensure for Ohio.
• Must have strong critical thinking skills.
• BLS Certification (Mandatory)
• ACLS Certification (Mandatory within 6 months)
• PALS Certification (Mandatory within 6 months)
• Ability to work independently.
• LMH S accreditation through DNV and TJC may require annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple concurrent patient complaints, concerns and issues.
• Administer medications within the scope of RN practice.
• Assist physician with invasive/non-invasive procedures performed in the department.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge of all equipment and procedures/treatments generally used in the care of emergent patients.
• Provide direction and supervision to LPNs, POCTs and other ancillary staff.
• Perform crisis intervention.
• Monitor and ensure the accurate and timely completion of physician orders.
• Perform defibrillation, cardioversion, and external pacing effectively/safely.
• Provide assistance in order to provide efficiencies in the ED and get the patient's length of stay in the ED decreased.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Education

RN license Ohio

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. Location: 1320 W. Main St., Newark, OH 43055.

We seek an experienced Staff Nurse, RN - Emergency to deliver patient care in the ED, perform assessments, administer medications, and support physicians. Ohio RN licensure, BLS, ACLS and PALS within 6 months are required.