Registered Nurse RN-Emergency Department

Good Shepherd Health Care

$100K — $170K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school required; BSN preferred.
  • Current RN license in Oregon is a must.
  • Certifications for ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC are required.
  • Previous clinical experience is preferred; however, none required for entry-level applicants.
  • Specialty certifications in relevant clinical areas are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough patient assessments upon arrival, including vital signs and medical history.
  • Prioritize and triage patients based on the severity of their conditions.
  • Administer emergency care, medications, and treatments as ordered by physicians.
  • Continuously monitor patients' vital signs and adjust interventions as necessary.
  • Collaborate with the medical team to provide comprehensive care.
  • Accurately document patient information and care plans in health records.
  • Educate patients and families about diagnoses and follow-up care.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits fully covered by the employer.
  • Generous sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.
  • Full-time hours with a structured day shift schedule.
  • Opportunity to work in a high-impact, fast-paced emergency room environment.
Full Job Description
Overview

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits paid by Employer!

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Wage Range: $48.18 - $81.97

Day Shift

Full-time, 36 hrs/ week

Schedule: Sun, Wed, Thurs./Thur, Fri, Sat 7:00am-7:30pm

Holiday A

The Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing medical emergencies. This role involves triaging, assessing, and providing immediate care in a fast-paced environment. ER RNs work collaboratively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver rapid care for a wide range of medical conditions, from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies. Assesses, delegates, coordinates, and evaluates the nursing care provided. Ensures provision of quality care for selected groups of patients through utilization of nursing process, established standards of care, policies and procedures. This RN is responsible for the direction and supervision of any personnel assigned to them.

Responsibilities

  • Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of patients upon arrival, including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms.
  • Triage: Prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition, ensuring that critical cases are attended first.
  • Emergency Care: Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and treatments as per physician orders. Perform emergency procedures like wound care, and splinting.
  • Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients' vital signs and response to treatments, adjusting interventions as needed.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the medical team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff.
  • Documentation: Accurately record patient information, treatment plans, and responses to care in electronic health records (EHR) or paper charts as required.
  • Patient Education: Provide patients and families with information regarding diagnoses, procedures, and follow-up care instructions.
  • Emergency Response: Respond to rapid response calls, code blue situations, or any critical situation requiring immediate intervention.
  • Patient Advocacy: Ensure that the patient's rights, dignity, and preferences are respected at all times while providing care.
  • Infection Control: Follow all infection control protocols to minimize the risk of infection for patients and healthcare staff.
  • Quality Improvement: Participate in the ongoing evaluation of care quality and suggest improvements in processes or procedures to optimize patient outcomes.
  • The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
  • Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

Preferred: BSN.

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

Required: Current RN license in the State of Oregon. ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certification required.

Preferred: Certifications specific to areas of clinical specialty preferred.

Experince

Required: None required.

Preferred: Previous Clinical Experience.
36 Hours USD $48.18/Hr. USD $81.97/Hr. 01-6230 Emergency Center Day

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