ER Registered Nurse (FT DAY)

Wellspan-Hospitals-in-Carlisle,-Newberry-; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus seeks an experienced Emergency Room nurse to assess, plan, direct, and evaluate patient care in a fast-paced ER. The role requires strong clinical nursing knowledge, documentation discipline, and strict infection control practices.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree (BSN preferred), active RN license in PA, 2+ years ER experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS (ENPC may substitute for PALS). Act 33/73 clearances must be obtained prior to start date.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; BSN preferred.
• Current state RN license without sanctions required.
• 2+ years of full-time RN ER or comparable experience required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; ENPC may substitute for PALS; TNCC preferred.
• English fluency required (written and spoken).
• Pennsylvania candidates: Act 33 and Act 73 clearances within last 5 years or prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize and provide age-specific nursing care in the ER.
• Complete accurate, legible documentation on medical records.
• Observe and record signs, symptoms, and physiological status of patients.
• Follow physician orders in delivery of nursing care.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures.
• Assemble equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient documentation

Observation of vitals

Infection control

Physician orders adherence

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Job description

About Us

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care in the Emergency Room.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/families
• Proficiently and consistently complete accurate, concise and legible documentation on medical records
• Observe and record signs, symptoms and behaviors including the physiological status of patients
• Presents proposed revision of interventions and desired outcomes
• Maintain patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
• Follow physician’s orders in the delivery of nursing care
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
• Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
• Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures
• Participate in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given
• Assemble equipment and supply for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments. Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing of that State

Other Job Functions

• Perform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and document
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree, required; BSN, preferred
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required
• 2+ years full-time RN experience in ER or other comparable experience, required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association, required; ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted for PALS certification; TNCC preferred
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
• Pennsylvania Candidates: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.