RN-Emergency Services - FT Days

ScionHealth; Andalusia (AL); Sur place; USD 68 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, seeks an RN to join its Emergency Department team. This role provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity setting, following nursing processes and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualified applicants will hold an Associate degree in Nursing, be licensed as an RN, and have BLS/ACLS/PALS per policy. BSN is preferred; candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing is required.
• BSN is preferred; diploma program accepted.
• Current RN license with BLS/ACLS/PALS per facility policy.

Responsabilités

• Performs triage and prioritizes patient care based on acuity.
• Administers medications and manages critical drips.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures in the ED.
• Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythms.
• Documents care, assessments, and education accurately and timely.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions.

Connaissances

Emergency nursing

ECG interpretation

Communication

EMR proficiency

Critical thinking

Formation

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Nursing Diploma program accepted

Description du poste

Description

Join Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, an 88-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital that has earned chest pain and heart failure accreditations, and designation as a Baby-Friendly hospital. Andalusia delivers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialty services while embracing a shared commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. Grow your career with Andalusia, where we value your contributions to the community we serve.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency care setting. The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to provide safe and effective care for patients across the lifespan. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and contributes to quality outcomes through clinical excellence, compassionate service, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs triage and prioritizes patient care based on acuity
• Conducts age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of all patients
• Administers medications, performs procedures, and manages critical drips
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures in the emergency department
• Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythms
• Documents care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately and timely
• Applies infection control and sterile technique practices consistently
• Educates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions
• Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team for optimal care delivery
• Responds calmly and professionally in high-stress, life-threatening situations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of emergency nursing protocols, trauma care, and critical interventions
• Skilled in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations and multitask effectively
• Proficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation tools
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Demonstrates professionalism, clinical judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma program accepted.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred or required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) preferred

Experience

• Emergency nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Demonstrated ability to function under pressure and respond effectively to critical situations