STAFF NURSE - ER

Aultman Health Foundation; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN will delegate and coordinate care, supervise licensed staff, and ensure safe, high-quality outcomes across shifts.

Ideal candidates hold an Ohio RN license (BSN preferred) and current BLS. The role emphasizes collaboration, patient advocacy, continuous learning, and adherence to professional standards in a demanding emergency department environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• AHA BLS with Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) training is required.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification requirements.
• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, and evaluating care; delegate appropriately.
• Advocate for patient safety, comfort and satisfaction with the care team.
• Attain and maintain current nursing practice knowledge and competency.
• Demonstrate quality and effectiveness in nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards, ethical guidelines, statutes, and regulations.

Skills

Computer skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN license Ohio

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient’s/resident’s needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

Legal Entity

Aultman Hospital

Position Summary

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient’s/resident’s needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

Department Summary

The Emergency Department is a 59-bed, high-volume unit designed to support a split-flow care model that optimizes patient throughput and aligns care with acuity. The department includes Vertical and Horizontal treatment zones, a Rapid Assessment Zone, Results Pending Area, and Inpatient Holding Area. Treatment spaces are organized across four care teams and include specialized rooms for trauma, resuscitation, behavioral health, isolation, decontamination, and forensic exams. The unit is equipped to manage low- to high-acuity patients, including those requiring continuous monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and extended care. Staffing models and room utilization adjust dynamically based on patient volume, acuity, and operational needs to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality emergency care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

Department Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
• Obtain and maintain current National Institute’s of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification obtained and maintained, demonstrating competency in evidence‑based trauma assessment, intervention, and patient stabilization. Training classes are proved by Trauma Services following orientation.
• Complete required orientation for position.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

Department Skills

Responsibilities & Expectations

• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

Department Responsibilities & Expectations

Working Conditions

• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.
• Cross training depending upon department needs.

Department Working Conditions

Hazardous Exposure Category

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Physical Addendum

Demands

• Lifting 0-10 lbs - Frequent 34-65%
• Lifting 10-20 lbs - Frequent 34-65%
• Lifting 20-35 lbs - Frequent 34-65%
• Lifting 35-50 lbs - Occasional 10-33%
• Lifting 50-75 lbs - Occasional 10-33%
• Lifting 75-100 lbs - Occasional 10-33%
• Lifting over 100 lbs - Occasional 10-33%
• Forward Reaching - Frequent 34-65%
• Overhead Reaching - Frequent 34-65%
• Standing - Continuous 66% of the day
• Walking - Continuous 66% of the day
• Sitting - Occasional 10-33%
• Climbing - Occasional 10-33%
• Stairs/Ladder - Occasional 1
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 34-65%
• Twisting/Turning - Occasional 10-33%
• Kneeling/Squatting - Occasional 10-33%
• Crawling - Never
• Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs - Frequent 34-65%
• Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs - Frequent 34-65%
• Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs - Frequent 34-65%
• Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs - Frequent 34-65%
• Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs - Occasional 10-33%
• Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs - Occasional 10-33%
• Carrying 0-10 lbs - Frequent 34-65%
• Carrying 10-20 lbs - Frequent 34-65%
• Carrying 20-35 lbs - Frequent 34-65%
• Carrying 35-50 lbs - Occasional 10-33%
• Carrying 50-100 lbs - Occasional 10-33%
• Carrying over 100 lbs - Never
• Grasping/repetitive sustained - Frequent 34-65%
• Fine motor coordination - Continuous 66% of the day
• Vision: Near/Far/Color - Continuous 66% of the day
• Hearing: ordinary conversation/other - Continuous 66% of the day

Frequency

Remarks

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.