Registered Nurse Resource Team - Emergency Services

Riverview Health; Zionsville (IN); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Riverview Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse, Resource Emergency to care for patients in the hospital and freestanding emergency department locations. The role includes initial assessments, lab work, point-of-care testing, and related administrative duties ensuring quality patient care.

Collaborate with physicians on discharge plans and educate patients at discharge. Must have 2+ years in Critical Care and ED, Indiana RN license, and ACLS/BLS/PALS; stroke certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program by date of hire.
• Minimum 2 years Critical Care experience and 2 years Emergency Department experience.
• RN licensed to practice in Indiana; ACLS, BLS, PALS, and Stroke certifications preferred.

Responsabilités

• Triage patients in the Emergency Department based on severity.
• Assess patient condition via evaluation, vital signs, and reconciliation.
• Administer medications and assist with procedures as prescribed.
• Monitor for changes and communicate with care team per policy.
• Collaborate with care team on discharge or admission decisions.
• Chart patient history, medications, and treatment in EMR accurately.
• Discharge patients with clear instructions and confirm transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Emergency nursing

Patient assessment

Formation

Associates or better in Nursing

Bachelors or better in Nursing

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse, Resource Emergency is trained to provide care in both the hosptial and freestanding emergency department locations of Riverview Health. This Registered Nurse is responsible for handling initial patient assessments, performing laboratory work, point of care testing and administrative tasks associated with the delivery of patient care. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse collaborates with physicians regarding discharge plans, creates and educates patients upon discharge from the Emergency Department and works effectively in transferring patients who are admitted to the hospital.

Job Responsibilities

• Triages patients who present to the Emergency Department, prioritizing care based on the critical nature and severity of a patient's condition.
• Assesses patient condition through visual evaluation, medication reconciliation, and vital sign measurements such as: blood pressure reading pulse rate, respiration, and temperature throughout the course of a patient's stay in the Emergency Department.
• Administers medication and assists with medical procedures as prescribed by the treating physician.
• Monitors patients for changes in condition and communicates timely and effectively with those involved in the welfare, care or treatment of the patient in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Partners with other members of the patient care treatment team in the provision of procedures, interventions, discharge or admission processes.
• Charts all patient medical history, contact information, condition, medications, and treatment as well as update the electronic medical record throughout the patient stay in the Emergency Department. Charting is accurate and consistent with applicable department and organization standards.
• Discharges patients from the Emergency Room post treatment. Completes discharge instructions, educates the patient and/or caregiver ensuring understanding of the instructions, answers questions, and confirms transportation from the Emergency Department.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program by date of hire.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: Two (2) years of Critical Care experience and two (2) years of Emergency Department experience.

License/Certification Requirements

• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Indiana
• Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days of hire or transfer to position (American Heart Association)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 90 days of hire or transfer to position (American Heart Association)

Preferred Certification: CEN, TNCC, ENPC, NRP

Education

Required

• Associates or better in Nursing

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• ACLS
• BLS- Basic Life Support
• Nat Inst Health Stroke
• PALS
• Registered Nurse

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