Registered Nurse, Emergency Services

Registered Nurse, Emergency Services at Saint Mary's Regional Health System summary: Registered Nurse in Emergency Services provides direct patient care through the nursing process, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments. They monitor patient conditions, document care, assist with daily activities, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient management. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, stress management, and effective communication to support patient well-being and education. 03108 RN Emergency Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to: Director of Emergency Department FLSA: Non-exempt Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing Required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred License: Current RN to practice in the state of (AR) Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, PALS; NIHSS within 90 days of hire Required Skills 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. Computer proficiency required. Essential Functions Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Non-Essential Functions Keywords: emergency nursing, patient care, medication administration, clinical treatments, nursing process, patient monitoring, healthcare team collaboration, patient education, critical thinking, registered nurse