RN Emergency FT Nights

Riverview Health

Fishers (IN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Riverview Health is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse to perform initial patient assessments, labs, and point-of-care testing. You will counsel patients on discharge and coordinate transfers for admitted patients within a fast-paced ED.

Minimum 2 years of Critical Care, with preference for Emergency Department experience. Indiana RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS/ENPC; ED team collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program by date of hire.
Two years of Critical Care experience.
Two years of Emergency Department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Triage patients in the Emergency Department based on severity.
Assess patient condition with vital signs and evaluation.
Administer medications and assist with procedures as prescribed.
Monitor patient status and communicate changes to care team.
Coordinate discharge planning and educate patients/caregivers.
Chart medical history, medications and treatments in EMR.
Discharge patients with instructions and transportation confirmation.

Skills

Critical Care

Emergency Department

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

The Registered Nurse, Emergency Department 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.

Preferred: Two (2) years of Emergency Department experience.

License/Certification Requirements

Minimum:

American Heart Association Certifications of:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - upon date of hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - within 90 days of hire or transfer to position
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - within 90 days of hire or transfer to position
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) - within 90 days of hire or transfer to position