RN (Emergency Services)

Sullivan County Community Hospital; Sullivan (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, IN seeks an experienced RN for the Emergency Services department. This full-time professional role requires a nursing degree and Indiana RN licensure, with ACLS/PALS and TNCC certifications in place or within orientation, and CPR.

Prior ER experience is preferred, with ability to work under pressure and coordinate with physicians and staff. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, rapid assessment, and adherence to care plans across all

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• One to two years’ professional ER nursing experience preferred.
• General knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and interventions.
• Capable in emergency situations with tact and patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Behavioral Expectations.
• Exhibit nursing skills with critical thinking.
• Prioritize and triage patients per care plans.
• Collaborate with ER physicians and nursing staff.
• Document appropriately and complete handoffs and reports.

Skills

ER nursing experience

Cardiac arrhythmias knowledge

Stress management

Communication with physicians

Tact with patients and visitors

Cooperation with law enforcement and3

Education

RN licensure (Indiana)

Job description

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RN (Emergency Services)

Full Time Professional Sullivan, IN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1520

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing

Experience/Skills

• One to two years’ professional experience in Emergency Room Nursing preferred
• Possesses general knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and the therapeutic modalities for intervention of each specific arrhythmia
• Shows an overall understanding of Emergency Room Nursing
• Possesses or is willing to acquire the special knowledge and skills required to implement safe, immediate and effective nursing care to each Emergency Room patient
• Functions well in stressful and true emergency situations
• Demonstrates understanding and tact in dealing with patients and visitors
• Cooperates with law enforcement agencies, coroners, physicians, and all other hospital staff
• Identifies and assesses problems and situations accurately while exercising good judgment.
• Establishes effective working relationships with physicians and other professional staff
• Exhibits the ability to care for patients of all populations

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse license currently licensed by the State of Indiana
• CPR
• ACLS/PALS prior to completion of orientation
• TNCC within two years

Working Conditions

• Requires adapting quickly and efficiently to stressful situations
• Requires control of the entire Emergency Room setting during stressful encounters

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

Patient Care Duties

• Exhibits competency in nursing skills
• Practices critical thinking
• Effectively prioritizes and triages patients
• Understands and follows care plans for all patient populations
• Collaborates with ER physicians
• Uses the Nursing Bundle
• Understands and applies policies and Standards of Care
• Assists with follow-up instruction and post-discharge follow-up phone calls

Medication Administration

• Uses 5 Rights
• Recognizes medication side effects and interactions
• Understands medication calculations and medication compounding/dispensing
• Possesses knowledge of critical drips
• Practices appropriate use of pyxis
• Complies with scanning of medications
• Accurately educates patients on medications

Unit Responsibilities

• Practices organization skills
• Participates in inventory/stock control
• Involved in Performance Improvement Projects
• Completes department-specific education and annual skills day
• Participates in general cleaning and appropriate refrigerator use
• Accurately completes patient reporting and hand off
• Completes delegation of tasks
• Adheres to laws and regulations

Documentation

• Understands and practices downtime procedures
• Ensures appropriate documentation for medication passes and waste
• Performs hourly rounding
• Completes hand offs and reports (telephone and bedside)
• Routinely uses and completes whiteboard documentation