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 program required; BSN preferred.
  • Current RN license in Oregon required.
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC required; specialty certifications preferred.
  • No prior experience required, but previous clinical experience is preferred.
  • Must be available for night shifts, particularly weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough patient assessments upon arrival.
  • Prioritize patients based on condition severity through triage.
  • Administer emergency care, including medications and procedures.
  • Continuously monitor patients and adjust treatments as necessary.
  • Collaborate with medical staff to provide comprehensive care.
  • Document patient information and treatments accurately in EHR.
  • Educate patients and families on diagnoses and care follow-up.
  • Respond to critical situations, such as code blue emergencies.
  • Advocate for patients' rights and dignity during care delivery.
  • Adhere to infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.

Benefits

  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates.
  • Full-time position with a consistent schedule of 36 hours per week.
Full Job Description
Overview

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits paid by Employer!

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Wage Range: $48.18 - $81.97

Night Shift

Full-time, 36 hrs/ week

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

Holiday B

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 Night

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