Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community hospital known for its compassionate care and commitment to quality. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in patient care, ensuring safety and effective communication within the Emergency Department. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to be part of a community-focused healthcare team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current RN license and BLS certification required.
• Minimum one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Supervise nursing personnel while maintaining professional standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Telemetry Monitoring

EMTALA Regulations

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

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 700 employees.

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Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within scope of practice. Guides patient and family teaching and supervises other nursing personnel while maintaining professional standards in Telemetry. The RN is directly responsible and accountable for patient care in the Emergency Department, communicating changes in clinical condition to physicians, and responding quickly to changes. Knowledge of EMTALA regulations and reporting child/adult abuse is required. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training

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

Facility Specific Requirements

1. In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN certification within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric courses 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
3. Non-OB facilities: NRP certification within 90 days of hire and maintain current.
4. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.