RN-Emergency Services Full Time Days

Andalusia Health; Andalusia (AL); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, seeks an experienced RN for the Emergency Department to deliver direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity setting. You will follow the nursing process, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and focus on quality outcomes with patient safety in mind.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing with RN licensure; BSN is preferred. Certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, NIH Stroke Scale will be pursued as policy requires, and TNCC is often

Competenze

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS per facility policy.
• CPI and NIH Stroke Scale certification or training as required by policy.
• TNCC preferred or required within facility policy.

Mansioni

• Performs triage and prioritizes patient care based on acuity.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures in the ED.
• Administers medications and manages critical drips.
• Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythms.
• Documents care, education, and assessments accurately and timely.
• Applies infection control and sterile technique consistently.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team for optimal care delivery.
• Responds calmly in high-stress, life-threatening situations.

Conoscenze

ECG interpretation

IV management

Emergency care

Telemetry monitoring

EMR proficiency

Communication

Formazione

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Nursing Diploma program accepted

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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