Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Room ER ED PRN

Nutex Health, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutex Health, Inc. is seeking an energetic Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department to coordinate and deliver patient care across all ages in a fast-paced ER setting.

Responsibilities include performing head-to-toe assessments, prioritizing patient needs, and supervising ER techs and staff as needed. Must have an active RN license and current BCLS/CPR; ACLS/PALS or ENPC and TNCC are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 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.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care to all ages in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Perform head-to-toe and psych-social assessments with regular reassessments.
• Prioritize needs based on assessments.
• Assign triage categories accurately to ensure timely care.
• Supervise ER Techs, Radiology/CT Techs and other staff.
• Maintain knowledge of medications and apply five rights of medication administration.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Participate in continuing education and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

ER experience

RN license

English fluency

ACLS

PALS

ENPC

TNCC

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Room ER ED PRN We are seeking an energetic and passionate, client-driven Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Room ER ED 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.

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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 2 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.

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.