RN ER

CHI; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 49,593 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Educational assistance up to $10,000

Job summary

CHI Health St. Francis seeks an ER Nurse to be the first touchpoint for the community during health emergencies. You will prioritize patients by medical necessity, provide emergency triage, and deliver stabilizing care as part of the ER team.

You should value teamwork, professionalism, and critical thinking, remaining energetic and motivated to deliver quality care while maintaining patient dignity throughout care delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• Current RN license to practice in the state.
• BLS certification, NIHSS and ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC/ENPC within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency triage to determine patient priority.
• Deliver stabilizing care and adapt to changing patient conditions.
• Document care plans and patient condition changes.
• Engage in activities that improve patient outcomes and mentor others.

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

RN license

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our ER Nurse at St. Francis Medical Center, you’ll be the first touchpoint to the people in our community during health emergencies. Everyday, you will be a multitasker who can react quickly as you prioritize patients based on their medical necessity while providing emergency triage to others. To thrive in this vital role, you should exhibit teamwork, professionalism and critical thinking skills. You should be energetic and motivated to provide quality care to all of our patients, maintaining their dignity at every step.

• Use emergency triage protocol to intake, discharge or admit patients.
• Deliver stabilizing care to emergency patients of all ages as part of the larger ER team, adapting care to changes in patient’s condition as needed.
• Use knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs. Document the nursing care plan and changes in the patient's condition.
• Engage in other activities that will benefit patient outcomes, such as patient experience initiatives, mentoring.

We are offering up to $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 educational assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state
• BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) required within 3 months of hire
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required within 5 months of hire
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within 5 months of hire
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required within 6 months of hire
• TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) required within 12 months of hire
• ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) required within 18 months of hire.

Where You'll Work

The Emergency Room is a 26 bed Level III Trauma Center that treats minor injuries to complex trauma cases and the care team has the skills and expertise to help in any situation. We are designated as a Primary Stroke Center, a Pediatric Ready Hospital, and have the experts you know and trust.

CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Nebraska in 1887. Today our hospital is a regional referral center with more than 100 physicians and more than 1100 employees working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home where they can be supported by their family, friends, and community.

Pay Range

$36.00 - $52.20 /hour