Registered Nurs (RN), Emergency Services - Days

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department to provide direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity setting, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based care.

The role requires strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking, with responsibilities including triage, medication administration, patient education, and adherence to infection control and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing is required.
• BSN preferred; diploma or ADN accepted with relevant experience.
• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity.
• Administer medications and manage critical drips.
• Assist physicians with exams and ED procedures.
• Monitor hemodynamic status and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Document care and ensure accurate and timely charting.
• Educate patients and families and apply infection control practices.

Skills

Emergency nursing protocols

ECG interpretation

IV management

Emergency equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

EMR proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Diploma program accepted

Job description

Description

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency care setting. The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to provide safe and effective care for patients across the lifespan. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and contributes to quality outcomes through clinical excellence, compassionate service, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs triage and prioritizes patient care based on acuity
• Conducts age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of all patients
• Administers medications, performs procedures, and manages critical drips
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures in the emergency department
• Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythms
• Documents care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately and timely
• Applies infection control and sterile technique practices consistently
• Educates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions
• Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team for optimal care delivery
• Responds calmly and professionally in high-stress, life-threatening situations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of emergency nursing protocols, trauma care, and critical interventions
• Skilled in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations and multitask effectively
• Proficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation tools
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Demonstrates professionalism, clinical judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma program accepted.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred or required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) preferred

Experience

• Emergency nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Demonstrated ability to function under pressure and respond effectively to critical situations