RN- Emergency Department

Conway Regional Health System; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Regional Health System is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to join a team of physicians, nurses, and support staff in a Level III Trauma Center. The ED RN will assess, triage, and manage care for traumatically injured and critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires AR RN licensure with BSN preferred; certification is advantageous, along with completion of the Medication Administration Exam. Safety-sensitive position within CRHS.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with current Arkansas license.
• BSN preferred; obtain BSN within 4 years if RN with less than 1 year experience.
• Certification preferred.
• Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education; completion of Medication Administration Exam.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor a wide array of health conditions and injuries.
• Administer medications and perform procedures such as moderate sedation, intraosseous and intravascular therapy, and CPR.
• Provide care for a diverse patient population from neonates to geriatrics in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain effective communication with the health care team, patients, and families.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BSN

Certification

Medication Administration Exam

Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

The Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) will work with a team of physicians, other nurses, patient care techs, and other professionals from various departments of the hospital such as Laboratory, Radiology, and Respiratory Therapy. CRHS ED is a certified Level III Trauma Center, AR SAVES spoke site and receiving site, and a designated Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital (ArSRH). The ED RN is part of a team that provides care for traumatically injured patients, and critically ill patients suffering from life threatening conditions such as Heart Attack or Stroke. The ED RN works alongside the team with the common goal of providing compassionate, quality care to a diverse patient population ranging from neonates to geriatrics within a fast paced environment. The ED RN will assess and monitor a wide array of health conditions and injuries, administer medications, and perform procedures such as moderate sedation, intraosseous and intravascular therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The ED RN must have a mind that is always assessing and triaging patient complaints and conditions with efficiency and accuracy. The ED RN must be skilled in maintaining proper lines of communication with the health care team, patients, and families. The ED RN will routinely evaluate episodic and acute responses to broad classifications of physical and psychosocial conditions, as well as manage the planning and implementation of interventions. The ED RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures, and standards of the Health System. The ED RN will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:

This position is a designated as "Safety Sensitive Position" under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas
• BSN preferred
• If less than one year experience as a Registered Nurse, must obtain a BSN degree within 4 years of hire.
• Certification preferred
• Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education
• Successful completion of Medication Administration Exam
• Basic keyboarding skills, preferred