Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Nursing)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population, including newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics, in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Unit Information

• Unit Size: 64 beds
• Patient Categories: Newborn, Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatric
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure
• Specialty Equipment: Rapid Infusor, Arctic Sun
• Floating Requirement: Yes

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive nursing care to all assigned patients, including Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) responsibilities.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitoring and assessing patient conditions and responding promptly to changes.
• Collaborating with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Documenting patient care activities in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Emergency Department.
• Experience with pediatric patients is preferred.
• Current active registration as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
• Hold current certifications in AHA ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC (TNCC required to be in hand).
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Valid driver’s license with an address matching demographics.

Shift Information

The position requires availability for a shift from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Please note that block scheduling is not guaranteed.

Location

This position is located in a busy urban area in the Northeastern region of the United States.