ER RN: Fast-Paced Patient Advocate

Lifepoint Health; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse at Ashley Regional in Vernal, UT, to coordinate total patient care and support patient and family teaching. You will work with a clinical team to ensure safe, effective nursing interventions and advocacy for patients.

The role requires an active RN license, an associate degree (bachelor's preferred), and the ability to work under pressure while delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of practice is required.
• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• BCLS certification due after orientation; ACLS/PALS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and nursing care needs.
• Set goals and prescribe nursing interventions to meet needs.
• Develop and revise individual nursing care plans.
• Implement and monitor care plans; evaluate outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital staff.
• Administer medications, treatments and therapies.
• Communicate with patients and oversee care.
• Educate patients and families about conditions.
• Document nursing observations, meds, treatments and care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Under pressure

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Lifepoint Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse at Ashley Regional in Vernal, UT, to coordinate total patient care and support patient and family teaching. You will work with a clinical team to ensure safe, effective nursing interventions and advocacy for patients.

The role requires an active RN license, an associate degree (bachelor's preferred), and the ability to work under pressure while delivering compassionate care.