Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Rmchospital; Franklinton (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Medical Center in Franklinton, LA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with the medical plan of care to ensure patient safety and high-quality treatment.

Requires LA RN license, ACLS/PALS, and strong clinical skills; ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license required.
• Strong clinical nursing skills and effective verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and remain calm under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and function effectively as part of a healthcare team.
• Must be able to follow department standards, policies, and procedures.
• Emotional maturity and the ability to perform effectively in high-stress situations.
• Current Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia certification and/or ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and patient-centered nursing care.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
• Adhere to established safety policies and practices.
• Identify and report safety concerns and take corrective action.
• Participate in required safety and continuing education programs.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Adapting to priorities

Safety adherence

Emotional maturity

Job description

Job Posting

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Department: Emergency Department

Reports To: Critical Care Director

Status: Flex

About Riverside Medical Center

At Riverside Medical Center, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. In partnership with our medical staff and community, we provide compassionate, ethical care through quality emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. We value teamwork, confidentiality, continued learning, and continuous improvement in our services and technology.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in the Emergency Department. This role coordinates nursing care with the medical plan of care, ensures patient safety, and delivers high-quality, compassionate treatment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Strong clinical nursing skills and effective verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and remain calm under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and function effectively as part of a healthcare team.
• Must be able to follow department standards, policies, and procedures.
• Emotional maturity and the ability to perform effectively in high-stress situations.
• Current Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia certification and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.

Key Expectations

• Provide safe, effective, and patient-centered nursing care.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient, financial, medical, and employment information.
• Adhere to established safety policies and practices.
• Identify and report safety concerns and take appropriate corrective action.
• Participate in required safety and continuing education programs.

Why Riverside Medical Center?

Riverside Medical Center offers a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on quality care, continued learning, and professional growth. We encourage qualified candidates to apply.

Additional Information

Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem

Ref Code: 10/16JL

Comprehensive Healthcare in Franklinton, Louisiana

Riverside Medical Center provides comprehensive healthcare services for patients in Franklinton, Washington Parish, and surrounding communities in southeastern Louisiana. As a community hospital serving the area since 1966, Riverside Medical Center gives patients access to emergency care, inpatient services, diagnostic testing, surgery, rehabilitation, primary care and specialty medical services close to home. Our healthcare professionals are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care for patients of all ages.

Patients who need immediate medical attention can turn to Riverside Medical Center for 24-hour emergency services, with physicians, nurses, laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging available to evaluate and treat illnesses and injuries. The hospital also provides acute inpatient care, intensive care, swing bed services, and infusion services, helping patients receive appropriate care throughout different stages of treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation.

Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery and Rehabilitation Services

Riverside Medical Center offers a broad range of diagnostic and treatment services, including MRI, CT scans, X-rays, ultrasound, mammography, bone density testing, and other radiology services. Additional hospital services include general outpatient surgery, laboratory testing, cardiopulmonary services, cardiac rehabilitation, and nutritional counseling. Rehabilitation services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, providing coordinated support for patients recovering from surgery, injury, illness or other medical conditions.

In addition to hospital-based care, Riverside Medical Center operates a network of clinics serving Franklinton and Washington Parish. Patients can access family medicine, internal medicine, pediatric care, and surgical care, as well as routine health screenings, wellness services and school physicals. By combining hospital services, diagnostic capabilities, and local outpatient clinics, Riverside Medical Center helps make essential healthcare more convenient and accessible for families throughout the region.