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Emergency Room Nurse

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Room Nurse to join our team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to patients and work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Emergency Room (ER)
• Number of Beds: 25 ED beds
• Average Patient Volume: 140 patients per day
• Nurse-Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Common Diagnoses: Medical/Surgical diagnoses, strokes, minor injuries, congestive heart failure, cardiac issues, and seizures.

Position Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patient care in the Emergency Room.
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias.
• Administer medications and manage intravenous (IV) drips, including ACLS drips and vasopressors.
• Collaborate with physicians, mid-levels, and multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient outcomes.
• Handle ER holds and patient admissions as needed.
• Perform emergency procedures in accordance with professional standards.
• Monitor patients and provide ongoing assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an emergency room or critical care setting.
• Required Certifications:
  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA)
  • PALS (AHA)
  • NIHSS
• Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
• Current, valid nursing license.

Work Environment

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling available with a 4-week schedule
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating schedule with core staff
• Floating: Possible to other locations based on census needs

Additional Information

The staff will have access to transport services for X-Ray or CT, and phlebotomy will handle lab draws with nursing staff supporting as needed. Security is present in-house at all times, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.

Candidates should be prepared to complete a dysrhythmia exam as part of the onboarding process. This is a pass/fail test with two attempts available.

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