Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services

Lifepoint Health®; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, seeks a Registered Nurse for Emergency Services. The role involves providing direct patient care, including monitoring and assisting with daily activities while ensuring compliance with nursing standards. Candidates must have an associate's degree in nursing, a valid RN license, and relevant certifications. The position offers varied shifts, allowing flexibility in work hours and environments.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice is required.
• BCLS certification is mandatory.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions to the care team.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Collaboration

Education provision

Advocacy

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Registered Nurse - Emergency Services- PRN- Shifts Varied

Provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
• Evaluates patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate education based on age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
• Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.
• Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.
• Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred; must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment.