Registered Nurse Emergency PT Nights

Riverview Health; Carmel (IN); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Riverview Health in Indiana seeks an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to perform initial patient assessments, lab work, and provide care coordination during ED stay. The role includes triage, medication administration, patient education, and discharge planning with the care team.

Minimum two years in Critical Care, Indiana RN license on hire, and active BLS/ACLS/PALS/ENPC certifications are required; ED experience preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position in the Riverview Health ED.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program by date of hire.
• Two years of Critical Care experience.
• Two years of Emergency Department experience (preferred).
• Indiana RN license on hire date and active BLS/ACLS/PALS/ENPC certifications required.

Aufgaben

• Triage patients in the Emergency Department based on severity.
• Assess and monitor patient condition with vital signs and chart findings.
• Administer medications and assist with procedures as prescribed.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the care team.
• Coordinate discharge planning and patient education.

Kenntnisse

Critical Care

Patient assessment

Triage

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Nursing

Jobbeschreibung

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:

• Registered Nurse – licensed to practice in the state of Indiana upon hire date
• American Heart Association Certifications of:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – upon hire date
  • 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

Preferred: CEN, TNCC, NRP

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Nursing.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ENPC

ACLS

PALS

Registered Nurse

BLS- Basic Life Support

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