Emergency Room Nurse

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Emergency Room Nurse is now available. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to individuals in the Emergency Room, utilizing assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Manage and prioritize several patients with varying degrees of acuity.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions and respond promptly to changes in status.
• Administer medications and perform procedures as dictated by protocols.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and health management.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Emergency Room
• Number of Beds: 14 beds and 2 treatment chairs
• Average Patients per Day: 65, fluctuating based on demand
• Patient Ratios: Generally 1:4, with 1:2 for ICU patients, and 1:1 for critical patients
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Trauma, strokes, ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), pediatric emergencies, flu, abdominal pain, orthopedic injuries
• The Emergency Room has a high patient acuity, with 70% of patients categorized as ESI severity index levels 1, 2, or 3.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience required.
• Certification Required: ACLS, BLS, and either PALS or ENPC.
• Experience with pediatric patients is essential for night shifts.
• Trauma experience is highly preferred.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift
• Shift Length: 12 hours (7 PM – 7 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: One weekend per month
• Holidays: Rotating schedule with permanent staff

Additional Information

• This position does not involve floating to other units.
• Orientation will consist of 3-4 shifts with a designated preceptor.
• Nurses are responsible for drawing their own lab samples approximately 60% of the time.
• Equipment used includes Cerner for electronic medical records and Philips for telemetry.
• Respiratory Therapy is available 24/7.

Location

Position located in a city with multiple facilities, offering robust emergency care services.