RN Emergency PT Days

Riverview Zionsville Freestanding ER/UC; Zionsville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Zionsville Freestanding ER/UC seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

You will triage, assess, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians on discharge and admission plans, while documenting in the EMR.

Applicants must have an Indiana RN license, 2 years critical care, BLS/ACLS/PALS/ENPC certifications, and a commitment to patient education.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program by date of hire.
• Two years of Critical Care experience minimum.
• INDIANA RN license required at hire date.

Responsibilities

• Triage Emergency Department patients by severity.
• Assess patient condition with vitals, meds reconciliation, and observation.
• Administer medications and assist with procedures as ordered.
• Monitor for changes and communicate with care team per policy.
• Collaborate with care team for discharge or admission.
• Document patient history, meds, and treatments in EMR.
• Discharge patients with instructions and ensure understanding and transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical Care experience

Emergency Department experience

Patient assessment

Discharge planning

Education

Associates or better in Nursing

Registered Nurse license in Indiana

BLS

ACLS

PALS

ENPC

CEN

TNCC

NRP

Job 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
• Registered Nurse – licensed to practice in the state of Indiana upon hire date

Preferred: CEN, TNCC, NRP

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ENPC

ACLS

PALS

Registered Nurse

BLS- Basic Life Support

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