ER Registered Nurse (RN)​

ER Registered Nurse (RN)​ at ScionHealth summary: The ER Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care in the emergency room, performing patient assessments, administering treatments, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure effective patient care. They utilize critical thinking and clinical skills to manage patient needs, document care, and advocate for patient well-being in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. The role requires nursing education, certification, and adherence to hospital protocols while fostering positive relationships with patients and healthcare teams. Description At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director: Perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education. Essential Functions Identifies existing and potential problems and seek or implement appropriate solutions Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given Provides nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action Qualifications Education Associates degree in Nursing Required Bachelors degree in Nursing Preferred Licenses/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS)-Required ACLS within 6 months of hire PALS within 6 months of hire Handle with Care Certification within 6 months Valid licensure in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN) Experience Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting unless entering into the Nurse Residency Program Keywords: emergency nursing, patient care, critical thinking, clinical skills, medication administration, wound care, patient advocacy, nursing documentation, healthcare teamwork, acute care