Registered Nurse Emergency PRN Nightshift

Riverview Health; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health in Fishers, IN is seeking a dedicated Emergency Department Registered Nurse to assess patients, perform point-of-care testing, and support discharge planning with physicians.

You will triage, monitor vitals, administer medications, document in the EMR, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe admissions and timely discharges. Indiana RN licensure and continuing certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program by date of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care experience; ED experience preferred.
• Active Indiana RN license at hire date.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC certifications required or within specified timeframes.
• Preferred: CEN, TNCC, NRP.

Responsibilities

• Triages ED patients and prioritizes care by severity.
• Assesses patient condition via vital signs and clinical evaluation.
• Administers medications and assists with procedures as prescribed.
• Monitors patients for changes and communicates with the care team.
• Charts patient history and updates the EMR.
• Discharges patients with instructions and arranges transportation.
• Collaborates with the care team on discharge/admission plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical care experience

Emergency department experience

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Associates or better in Nursing

Graduate of RN program

Tools

EMR/EHR software

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.

Minimum 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
  • Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) - 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, NRP

Education

Preferred

• Associates or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

• ENPC
• ACLS
• PALS
• Registered Nurse
• BLS- Basic Life Support

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