Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department Boarder

Job Summary

This position is for a Registered Nurse in a fast-paced Adult Emergency Department (ED) that handles over 100,000 visits annually, making it one of the busiest trauma centers in the country. As the only Level I trauma hospital in the region, the ED treats a diverse patient population with a wide range of medical diagnoses. The Registered Nurse will specifically provide care for medical/surgical boarder patients within the ED, maintaining a patient ratio of 1:5 with assistive personnel. No previous Emergency Department experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic emergency environment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage care for medical/surgical boarder patients.
• Assess patient needs and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and their families regarding care plans and treatment.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards while providing care to a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
• Experience in Telemetry nursing is preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Additional Information

This role requires flexibility in scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. The position may also involve being on-call.