Registered Nurse Emergency - Mid Shift

Riverview Health; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health in Indiana seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to perform initial patient assessments, labs, and point-of-care testing as part of acute care. You will collaborate with physicians on discharge plans and educate patients on discharge instructions.

The role requires valid RN licensure in Indiana, BLS/ACLS/PALS as applicable, and a minimum of 2 years in critical care with preference for ED experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program by date of hire.
• Two (2) years of Critical Care experience.
• Two (2) years of Emergency Department experience preferred.
• RN licensed to practice in Indiana upon hire date.

Responsibilities

• Triages patients in the Emergency Department based on severity.
• Assesses patient condition using vital signs and assessments.
• Administers medications and assists with procedures as prescribed.
• Monitors patient condition and communicates with care team.
• Discharges patients and provides discharge education and instructions.

Skills

Critical Care

Emergency Department

Nursing Assessments

Discharge Planning

Medication Administration

Education

RN Licensure in Indiana

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR/EHR Systems

Point-of-Care Testing Equipment

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

CEN, TNCC, ENPC, NRP

Education

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

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Registered Nurse
• BLS- Basic Life Support

Preferred

• ACLS
• PALS

Equal Opportunity Employer

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