Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare; Bath Addition (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to deliver safe patient care during night shifts. The ideal candidate holds an active state RN license with BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC, plus one year of acute care ER experience.

BSN and certifications such as CEN or MICN are preferred. Join a community-focused team committed to quality, compassion and ongoing professional growth, with access to continuing education through Prime

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state where practice is required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC certifications required within designated timeframes
• Minimum of one year ER/acute care experience; ED experience preferred
• BSN preferred; CEN or MICN certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate with physicians, provide patient/family teaching, and maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Education

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS/ENPC Certification

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

1 year ER experience

BSN preferred

CEN or MICN 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 (facility may require items listed below):
• 1. In Paramedic 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

Full Time

Shift

Nights

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