Registered Nurse Emergency - Mid Shift

Riverview Health; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The RN will perform initial patient assessments, lab work, and point-of-care testing, while coordinating with physicians on discharge plans and educating patients at discharge.

Requires a valid Indiana RN license, two years of Critical Care experience, and BLS; ACLS and PALS within 90 days. ED experience preferred. This on-site role offers comprehensive patient care responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program by date of hire.
• Minimum two years of Critical Care experience; Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Indiana RN license required at date of hire.
• BLS certification; ACLS and PALS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Triage ED patients based on severity and urgency.
• Assess patient condition via exam, meds reconciliation, and vitals.
• Administer medications and assist with procedures as prescribed.
• Monitor patient status and communicate with the care team.
• Document patient history and treatment in the EMR accurately.
• Discharge patients with instructions and arrange transport as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical Care

ED experience

Education

RN program

Bachelor's in Nursing

Associate's in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

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

• 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

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Nursing
• Associates or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Registered Nurse
• BLS- Basic Life Support

Preferred

• ACLS
• PALS

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