Registered Nurse - Emergency Department / EPIC

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities, prevents illness and injury, and alleviates suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of individuals and families. The RN is responsible and accountable for compliance with all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with state regulations, hospital policies, and nursing standards. The RN promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care in managing a group of patients, serving as a primary or accountable nurse, considering safety, effectiveness, competency, cost, and impact.
• Educate patients and families in health promotion and disease management using available resources.
• Utilize a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administer medications according to hospital policy.
• Share responsibility for productivity and effective resource utilization, including staffing, time management, and supplies.
• Comply with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.
• Actively participate in and support the Nursing Shared Governance Model by engaging in unit council activities, improvement initiatives, and peer review practices.
• Engage in professional development, continuing nursing education, and complete all mandatory education requirements.
• Integrate nursing research and current evidence into practice.
• Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.
• Perform duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned.
• May assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Collaboration
• Communication (verbal & written)
• Judgment/Critical Thinking
• Organizational Understanding
• Planning (Organizing, Time Management)
• Problem Solving
• Quality
• Reliability
• Safety and Risk Management

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

Schedule Notes

12-hour night shifts, 3a-3p, 36 hours per week, every other weekend. Holiday coverage required.

Certifications and Experience

• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
• Required Experience: 3 years of current experience working in an Emergency Department, as well as previous traveler experience with knowledge in trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, and pediatric care.