Registered Nurse RN-Emergency Department

Good Shepherd Health Care System; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on bonus up to $20,000

Medical, dental & vision benefits paid

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care System in Oregon is hiring an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) to triage, assess, and deliver rapid, patient‑centered care in a fast‑paced emergency setting.

The role involves collaboration with the medical team, adherence to standards of care, and supervision of assigned staff. Night shift, full‑time, with a generous sign‑on and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Oregon RN license required.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on arrival, including vital signs and history.
• Prioritize patients by severity (triage).
• Provide emergency care: medications, IV fluids, procedures.
• Monitor vitals and treatment responses; adjust care as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff.
• Document care in EHR or paper charts accurately.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, and follow‑up.

Skills

Patient assessment

Triage

Emergency care

Monitoring

Documentation

Patient education

Education

RN license (Oregon)

BSN preferred

ACLS/BLS/PALS/TNCC

Job description

Overview

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits paid by Employer!

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Wage Range: $48.18 - $81.97

Night Shift

Full‑time, 36 hrs/ week

Schedule: Varied Flex

Holiday B

The Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing medical emergencies. This role involves triaging, assessing, and providing immediate care in a fast-paced environment. ER RNs work collaboratively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver rapid care for a wide range of medical conditions, from minor injuries to life‑threatening emergencies. Assesses, delegates, coordinates, and evaluates the nursing care provided. Ensures provision of quality care for selected groups of patients through utilization of nursing process, established standards of care, policies and procedures. This RN is responsible for the direction and supervision of any personnel assigned to them.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of patients upon arrival, including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms.
• Triage: Prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition, ensuring that critical cases are attended first.
• Emergency Care: Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and treatments as per physician orders. Perform emergency procedures like wound care, and splinting.
• Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients' vital signs and response to treatments, adjusting interventions as needed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the medical team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff.
• Documentation: Accurately record patient information, treatment plans, and responses to care in electronic health records (EHR) or paper charts as required.
• Patient Education: Provide patients and families with information regarding diagnoses, procedures, and follow-up care instructions.
• Emergency Response: Respond to rapid response calls, code blue situations, or any critical situation requiring immediate intervention.
• Patient Advocacy: Ensure that the patient’s rights, dignity, and preferences are respected at all times while providing care.
• Infection Control: Follow all infection control protocols to minimize the risk of infection for patients and healthcare staff.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in the ongoing evaluation of care quality and suggest improvements in processes or procedures to optimize patient outcomes.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

Preferred: BSN.

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

Required: Current RN license in the State of Oregon. ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certification required.

Preferred: Certifications specific to areas of clinical specialty preferred.

Experience

Required: None required.

Preferred: Previous Clinical Experience.

36 Hours USD $48.18/Hr. USD $81.97/Hr. 01-6230 Emergency Center Night