Mux Drive
Part Time Days Rn Emergency
About the Role
Description
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse, Emergency Department is responsible for handling initial patient assessments, performing laboratory work, point of care testing and administrative tasks associated with the delivery of patient care. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse collaborates with physicians regarding discharge plans, creates and educates patients upon discharge from the Emergency Department and works effectively in transferring patients who are admitted to the hospital.
Job Responsibilities
- Triages patients who present to the Emergency Department, prioritizing care based on the critical nature and severity of a patient’s condition.
- Assesses patient condition through visual evaluation, medication reconciliation, and vital sign measurements such as: blood pressure reading pulse rate, respiration, and temperature throughout the course of a patient’s stay in the Emergency Department.
- Administers medication and assists with medical procedures as prescribed by the treating physician.
- Monitors patients for changes in condition and communicates timely and effectively with those involved in the welfare, care or treatment of the patient in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Partners with other members of the patient care treatment team in the provision of procedures, interventions, discharge or admission processes.
- Charts all patient medical history, contact information, condition, medications, and treatment as well as update the electronic medical record throughout the patient stay in the Emergency Department. Charting is accurate and consistent with applicable department and organization standards.
- Discharges patients from the Emergency Room post treatment. Completes discharge instructions, educates the patient and/or caregiver ensuring understanding of the instructions, answers questions, and confirms transportation from the Emergency Department.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Education Requirements
- Minimum: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program by date of hire.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: Two (2) years of Critical Care experience.
- Preferred: Two (2) years of Emergency Department experience.
License/Certification Requirements
Minimum:
- American Heart Association Certifications of:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – upon date of hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – within 90 days of hire or transfer to position
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – within 90 days of hire or transfer to position
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) - within 90 days of hire or transfer to position
- Registered Nurse – licensed to practice in the state of Indiana upon hire date
Preferred: CEN, TNCC, NRP
Education
Required
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Why Riverview Health?
You chose a nursing career because you care for people and serve as a champion and advocate for their health and wellbeing. Riverview Health provides an environment where you can deliver on your passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care to everyone in our community. We deliver on our promise of exceptional care by continually promoting a progressive, nurturing culture and supporting the wellbeing of our community through educational seminars, screenings and other events designed to help patients and their families stay healthy.
Riverview Health is one of the largest employers in Hamilton County, Indiana, and is located in one of the fastest growing and most desirable communities in the state. With more than 125 years of experience delivering healthcare, we serve our community with two hospitals, three freestanding emergency department / urgent care centers, community outreach programs, and outpatient primary and specialty care practices. We believe our best is yet to come as we continue to expand our services and reach in response to community needs, our promise of exceptional care, and our partnership with Parkview Health.
Flexible scheduling and career growth.
We know our nurses are juggling multiple personal and professional responsibilities. To accommodate the different needs of our staff, Riverview Health offers self-scheduling along with a wide variety of shift options tailored to individual departments. Our size provides nurses with opportunities to experience care delivery across different clinical settings and patient acuity levels, supporting continuous learning, growth, and skill development. Nurses at Riverview Health serve patient populations in the following areas:
· Acute Rehabilitation
· Cardiac Rehabilitation
· Cardiology and Cardiac Catheterization
· Emergency
· Emergency / Urgent Care
· Endoscopy Surgical Center
· Infusion Therapy
· Intensive Care
· Maternity / Labor & Delivery
· Medical Oncology
· Medical Surgical
· Nursing Administration
· Organizational Improvement / Infection Prevention
· Primary Care Physician Practice
· Progressive Care Unit
· Radiation Oncology
· Surgical Services
· Wound Care
A culture of support, teamwork and collaboration.
Those who have worked in smaller health systems recognize the positive work relationships, the ability to resolve issues quickly, and the level of teamwork demonstrated across care teams. At Riverview Health, our employees value the autonomy of practicing at the top of their license, the opportunity to build meaningful patient connections, and deliver care that is truly community focused. Our team members know they are valued and cared for as people, not numbers.
Nurses are supported by onsite providers with 24/7 hospitalist coverage in ER, Inpatient, and Maternity areas, as well as round the clock house supervisors and charge staff, ensuring support is available when it is needed.
Responsibilities
- Triages patients in Emergency Department
- Administers medications and assists with procedures
- Collaborates with care team for discharge/admission
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Department
- Experience in emergency care
- Licensure as RN in applicable state
Required Skills
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