Emergency Room RN: Fast-Paced Care, Vital Support

Riverview Health; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health's Emergency Department seeks a Registered Nurse to perform initial patient assessments, run labs and point-of-care tests, and support discharge planning. You will collaborate with physicians and educate patients on discharge from the ED, ensuring safe transport when admitted.

Requirements include Indiana RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and a minimum of 2 years in Critical Care with preference for ED experience. Strong charting in EMR and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program by date of hire.
• Two years of Critical Care experience.
• Two years of Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice in Indiana by date of hire.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required with specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Triages patients in the Emergency Department by severity.
• Assesses patient condition via visual evaluation, vitals, and meds reconciliation.
• Administers medication and assists with procedures as ordered.
• Monitors patient status and communicates with care team.
• Collaborates with team on discharge or admission planning.
• Charts medical history, contacts info, vitals, meds in EMR.
• Issues discharge instructions and ensures patient understanding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical Care

Emergency Department

Patient Assessment

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Associate's in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Riverview Health's Emergency Department seeks a Registered Nurse to perform initial patient assessments, run labs and point-of-care tests, and support discharge planning. You will collaborate with physicians and educate patients on discharge from the ED, ensuring safe transport when admitted.

Requirements include Indiana RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and a minimum of 2 years in Critical Care with preference for ED experience. Strong charting in EMR and teamwork are essential.