Registered Nurse - Emergency Services**

Prime Healthcare; Bath Addition (PA); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 171,924,000; Part time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to deliver high‑quality care in Telemetry and the Emergency Department in Bristol, PA.

The role requires current RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS/ENPC within defined timelines, with at least one year of acute care experience; CEN is a plus. Per diem shifts offer flexibility while supporting our community's health needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in the state.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS/ENPC within stated timelines.
• Minimum 1 year acute care RN experience; ER experience preferred.
• CEN certification not mandatory but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using nursing process in Telemetry and ED.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians; document and monitor.
• Protect patient privacy and uphold EMTALA and reporting requirements.

Skills

RN Nursing Skills

Telemetry Care

Emergency Nursing

Education

Current and valid state RN License.

Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; ER setting preferred.

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Job description

Overview

Join an award‑winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well‑known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patients clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.
2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
4. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
5. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
7. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements

1. In Paramaderic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
3. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf