Staff RN - Emergency Department - Full Time Days

Fairfield Medical Center; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care from admission to discharge. You will work with physicians and the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment and documentation of the nursing process.

The role requires completion of an accredited nursing program and an active Ohio license. CPR certification is required, and previous nursing experience is preferred to support family-centered care and smooth transitions.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an accredited nursing program (Diploma/Associate/Bachelor).
• Valid license to practice in Ohio.
• CPR certification required.
• Previous nursing experience preferred.
• Must maintain physical endurance for patient handling.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise patient care using the nursing process.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Document nursing process thoroughly and legibly.
• Collaborate with physicians and team to ensure smooth care transitions.
• Ensure processes comply with FMC policies and maintain readiness of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Nursing

Documentation

Education

Diploma/Bachelor/Associate in Nursing

Tools

CPR

Job description

For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.Job Description:The registered nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care using the nursing process. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers and delegation of role appropriate tasks in the implementation of care.Provides quality nursing care based on a family centered approach.Provides education for the patient and family/significant other from admission through discharge process.Provides thorough, concise, accurate and legible documentation of the nursing process.Works closely with physicians and other team members addressing patient/family concerns to ensure a smooth transition of care.Administers medications and performs treatments in an accurate safe manner.Ensures clinic processes and workflows comply with FMC policies and procedures.Ensures equipment and supplies are readily available for patient care, reporting malfunctions to proper department.Job Qualifications:Completion of an accredited nursing program, resulting in one of the following:Diploma in NursingAssociate's Degree in NursingBachelor's Degree in NursingValid license to practice in the State of Ohio.CPR required.Previous nursing experience preferred.Must be able to physically exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Position may require frequent patient handling activity.