Registered Nurse-ER

Fortsmithhospital; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Nutex Health is seeking a Registered Nurse with ER experience to coordinate and deliver patient care across all ages in the emergency department. The role requires current state licensure, BCLS/ACLS/PALS or ENPC/TNCC preferred, and the ability to manage triage and a team of staff in a high‑acuity environment.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, prioritization, medication safety, and ongoing participation in training and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• ER experience with a minimum of 3 years in Emergency Department.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current state licensure.
• Current BCLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC preferred.
• Able to provide age-specific care for neonates to geriatrics.
• Maintain annual clinical competency and show fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care to all ages in a safe, efficient manner.
• Perform head-to-toe and psych-social assessments with timely reassessment.
• Prioritize needs based on assessments.
• Accurately assign five-level triage categories for timely care.
• Supervise ER Techs and Radiology/CT Techs and other staff in the ED.
• Maintain current knowledge of medications and administer correctly.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff professionally.
• Keep a clean and safe working environment.
• Maintain licensure and participate in ongoing education.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

ER experience

BCLS/CPR

ACLS/PALS or ENPC/TNCC

English fluency

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners

Job description

Registered Nurse-ERExperienced Emergency Department Nurse with a minimum of 3 years experience. We are seeking an energetic and passionate, client-driven Registered Nurse who is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care in the emergency care setting including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Our Registered Nurse will provide patient care for all ages in compliance with policies/procedures and the standards of professional nursing practice as defined by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State they are in. With the Registered Nurse’s professional practice, he/she is responsible for participating in and maintaining quality, cost effectiveness and customer relations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years of Emergency Room experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Licensure with the State Board of Nurse Examiners for their state.
• Current BCLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC preferred.
• Educational requirements appropriate for meeting age-specific needs of patients presenting to the emergency center including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients including emergency procedures required for stabilization of patients of all ages.
• Validation of clinical skills as outlined in the orientation checklist and maintain for annual clinical competency.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care / Testing: Provides patient care to all ages in a safe and an efficient, cost-effective manner.
• Ability to perform head-to-toe assessments and psych-social assessments on all patients and performs reassessments as per departmental policy.
• Ability to prioritize needs based on assessments.
• Accurately assigns the five (5) level triage categories to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients.
• Supervision: Supervise ER Techs, Radiology/CT Techs, and other support personnel assigned to the Emergency Department.
• Medication: Maintains current knowledge of medications and using the five (5) rights of medication administration.
• Communication – Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other departmental personnel in a courteous and professional manner.
• Cleanliness – Maintains a clean working environment.
• Staff Development – Maintains current licensure; Participates in continuing education through training an educational program.
• The Registered Nurse will participate in monthly staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
• Other – Performs other duties, tasks and/or projects as assigned by management.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with good body mechanics. Employee is frequently required to stand and walk up to 8 hours with frequent bending and twisting motions required.

Adverse/Hazardous Conditions – Potential injuries resulting from physical efforts and chemical irritants. Potential exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases.

Banner Nutex Health is the premier innovative service provider in the emergency care industry. Our specialists provide unparalleled expertise with the knowledge and competency to make your vision a reality. You can trust Nutex Health to deliver a turnkey process from real estate acquisition, design, and development of the ER facility to staffing, training, and operations.

Nutex Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.