Registered Nurse Emergency - Day Shift

Riverview Health; Westfield, Noblesville (IN, IN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Riverview Health's Emergency Department is seeking a Registered Nurse to perform initial patient assessments, administer medications, and support discharge planning. The role requires strong collaboration with physicians and the care team to ensure safe patient transfers and accurate documentation in the EMR.

Minimum two years of Critical Care experience, with ED experience preferred. Indiana RN license on hire, BLS immediately, ACLS/PALS within 90 days.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program by date of hire.
• Minimum: two (2) years of Critical Care experience; two (2) years in ED preferred.
• Indiana RN license upon hire date; BLS required; ACLS and PALS within 90 days.

Responsabilidades

• Triages patients in the Emergency Department, prioritizing based on severity.
• Assesses patient condition via visual evaluation, medications, and vital signs.
• Administers medications and assists with physician‑ordered procedures.
• Monitors patient status and communicates with the care team per policies.
• Partners with the care team in discharge or admission processes.
• Documents patient history, condition, medications, and treatments in the EMR.
• Discharges patients with instructions and ensures understanding and transport.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Triage

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Patient education

Team collaboration

Educación

Associates degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Descripción del empleo

The Registered Nurse, Emergency Department is responsible for handling initial patient assessments, performing laboratory work, point of care testing and administrative tasks associated with the delivery of patient care. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse collaborates with physicians regarding discharge plans, creates and educates patients upon discharge from the Emergency Department and works effectively in transferring patients who are admitted to the hospital.

Job Responsibilities

• Triages patients who present to the Emergency Department, prioritizing care based on the critical nature and severity of a patient’s condition.
• Assesses patient condition through visual evaluation, medication reconciliation, and vital sign measurements such as: blood pressure reading pulse rate, respiration, and temperature throughout the course of a patient’s stay in the Emergency Department.
• Administers medication and assists with medical procedures as prescribed by the treating physician.
• Monitors patients for changes in condition and communicates timely and effectively with those involved in the welfare, care or treatment of the patient in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Partners with other members of the patient care treatment team in the provision of procedures, interventions, discharge or admission processes.
• Charts all patient medical history, contact information, condition, medications, and treatment as well as update the electronic medical record throughout the patient stay in the Emergency Department. Charting is accurate and consistent with applicable department and organization standards.
• Discharges patients from the Emergency Room post treatment. Completes discharge instructions, educates the patient and/or caregiver ensuring understanding of the instructions, answers questions, and confirms transportation from the Emergency Department.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program by date of hire.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: Two (2) years of Critical Care experience.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of Emergency Department experience.

License/Certification Requirements

Minimum:

• American Heart Association Certifications of:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – upon date of hire
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – within 90 days of hire or transfer to position
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – within 90 days of hire or transfer to position
• Registered Nurse – licensed to practice in the state of Indiana upon hire date

Preferred: CEN, TNCC, ENPC, NRP

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Nursing.

Bachelors or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

BLS- Basic Life Support

Preferred

ACLS

PALS

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