Emergency Room Nurse

Cherokee Indian Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Indian Hospital in North Carolina seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department. The RN will assess patients, develop care plans, and coordinate timely interventions while maintaining high standards of professionalism and compassionate patient care.

Requires Associate Degree in Nursing, NC RN license, and BLS; ACLS and PALS must be completed within specified timeframes, with TNCC/ENPC within one year of hire. A BSN is preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing and an unrestricted RN license.
• ACLS and PALS required or to be acquired within specified timelines.
• TNCC and ENPC within a year of hire.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, assessment, and planning across all ages in the ED.
• Develops and implements individualized plans of care based on assessments.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN license (North Carolina)

ACLS

PALS

TNCC/ENPC within 1 year

Job description

The Emergency Department (ED) serves as the critical hub of the Cherokee Indian Hospital, delivering high-acuity, patient-centered care to individuals of all ages. Excellence in clinical skill and critical thinking is expected, as the ED demands rapid decision-making and expert execution under pressure. Nurses are expected to exemplify the highest standards of professionalism, consistently demonstrating a positive attitude, cultural sensitivity, and adherence to the hospital’s guiding principles. Each interaction reflects a commitment to treating patients and families with dignity, compassion, and the same level of care one would offer their own loved ones. The RN’s role directly impacts patient outcomes and supports the ED’s vital role as the core of the hospital’s mission

Job Description

Patient Care & Assessment

psychological, social, and cultural data.

• Recognizes patient needs for health promotion, prevention, maintenance,

and restoration.

• Develops and initiates individualized plans of care based on assessments

and diagnoses.

• Establishes expected outcomes that are measurable and time-bound.

Planning & Implementation

• Plans for basic patient needs: nutrition, hygiene, activity, rest,

oxygenation, comfort, coping.

• Implements nursing interventions aligned with care plans.
• Revises care plans based on patient response and changing needs.
• Provides health education and anticipatory guidance tailored to patient/family understanding.

Medication & Documentation

• Monitors for side effects, allergies, and reports medication errors.
• Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and communication accurately.

Leadership & Coordination

• Provides guidance and training to nursing staff.
• Leads team when assigned; delegates based on staff competency and patient needs.
• Coordinates referrals to support, community, and tribal services.
• Promotes patient advocacy and maintains confidentiality.

Quality & Safety

• Maintains a safe, clean environment; follows universal precautions and OSHA standards.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities.
• Ensures adequate supplies and proper equipment function.
• Serves on committees as appointed.

Professional Development

• Maintains current competency through education and training.
• Participates in nursing quality assurance and performance evaluations.

Education/Experience

Required

• Associate Degree in nursing from accredited program required.
• Applicant must have an unrestricted Registered Nurse license valid to practice within the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) which can be acquired through the facility following appointment to position. ACLS and PALS must be acquired within 6 months of date entering on duty.
• TNCC and ENPC within a year of hire date.

Preferred

• Graduated from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, and critical care experience preferred.
• Proficiency rated at 1 year for an RN with one-year clinical nursing experience.