About this opportunity
Riverview Health lists this Registered Nurse Emergency - Mid Shift opportunity in noblesville, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
Registered Nurse – licensed to practice in the state of Indiana upon hire date
Preferred: CEN, TNCC, ENPC, NRP
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Associates or better in Nursing.
Bachelors or better in Nursing.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Registered Nurse
BLS- Basic Life Support
Preferred
ACLS
PALS
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
noblesville, IN, 46060, US
Who can apply
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