Registered Nurse Emergency - Night Shift

Riverview Health; Town of Westfield, Noblesville (NY, IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the Town of Westfield, New York is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department, specifically for the night shift. The role involves conducting patient assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams for effective patient care. Candidates must have a minimum of two years in critical care and be a licensed Registered Nurse in Indiana. Preferred qualifications include experience in emergency departments and certifications such as ACLS and PALS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of Critical Care experience.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of Emergency Department experience.
• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Triages and prioritizes patient care based on condition.
• Monitors patients and communicates changes in condition.
• Administers medication and performs procedures as required.
• Discharges patients with proper instructions and education.

Skills

Initial patient assessments

Medication reconciliation

Vital sign measurements

Communication

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program

Associates or better in Nursing

Bachelors or better in Nursing

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Registered Nurse Emergency - Night Shift

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

Qualifications

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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