RN PRN (Emergency Services)

Sullivan County Community Hospital; Sullivan (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, IN is seeking an RN PRN for Emergency Services to deliver high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced ER. The role requires an Indiana RN license, CPR, ACLS/PALS prior to orientation, and TNCC within two years.

Ideal candidate has 1–2 years ER experience, demonstrates strong critical thinking and triage skills, works well under pressure, and collaborates with physicians and staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN with Indiana license; CPR certification
• ACLS/PALS required prior to orientation
• TNCC within two years of hire
• Experience in Emergency Room nursing preferred (1–2 years)
• Ability to work effectively under stress and in fast-paced ER environments
• Collaborates with physicians, law enforcement, and hospital staff
• Accurate documentation and patient care planning across all populations

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in the Emergency Department
• Prioritize and triage patients to ensure timely treatment
• Collaborate with ER physicians and staff on patient care plans
• Perform accurate medication administration and documentation
• Maintain readiness and organization of the ER during emergencies
• Complete required education and skills training annually

Skills

ER nursing

Critical thinking

Triage

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing

Job description

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RN PRN (Emergency Services)

PRN Professional Sullivan, IN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1555

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