Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services

Your experience matters: Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center At Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center , we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Department/Unit Summary Join our team in the Emergency Department (ED) with a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio. Our diverse staff includes RNs, CNAs, Paramedics, Secretaries, and Providers, creating a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional care. Known for our wide variety of patient experiences, including Abdominal pain, and shortness of breath, we also take pride in our chest pain accreditation. With an average daily volume of approximately 70 patients, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality emergency medical care while working alongside a dedicated team in a fast-paced setting. Key Responsibilities: Staffing and Scheduling: Manage nurse schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all units, addressing gaps due to absences or increased patient acuity. €‹ Resource Allocation: Assign nursing staff based on patient needs, acuity levels, and staff competencies to optimize care delivery. €‹ Crisis Management: Respond to emergencies such as patient crises, natural disasters, or security incidents, implementing appropriate protocols and coordinating with relevant departments. €‹ Communication: Serve as the liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients, families, and hospital administration, ensuring effective information flow and addressing concerns promptly. €‹ Policy Enforcement: Uphold hospital policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. €‹ Patient Flow Coordination: Monitor patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to maintain optimal bed utilization and reduce bottlenecks in patient care services. €‹ Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance and support to nursing staff, addressing clinical questions, facilitating professional development, and promoting a positive work environment. Key Responsibilities: Staffing and Scheduling: Manage nurse schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all units, addressing gaps due to absences or increased patient acuity. €‹ Resource Allocation: Assign nursing staff based on patient needs, acuity levels, and staff competencies to optimize care delivery. €‹ Crisis Management: Respond to emergencies such as patient crises, natural disasters, or security incidents, implementing appropriate protocols and coordinating with relevant departments. €‹ Communication: Serve as the liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients, families, and hospital administration, ensuring effective information flow and addressing concerns promptly. €‹ Policy Enforcement: Uphold hospital policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. €‹ Patient Flow Coordination: Monitor patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to maintain optimal bed utilization and reduce bottlenecks in patient care services. €‹ Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance and support to nursing staff, addressing clinical questions, facilitating professional development, and promoting a positive work environment. How you'll contribute You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: sign-on bonus Shift differential Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness Professional development and growth opportunities Qualifications and requirements Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess aassociatesdegree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include: Basic Life Support certification is required within30 daysof hire. ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire. One year of experience preferred ASLS certification preferred About our Health System Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is a 170 bed hospital located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and is part ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed tomaking communities healthier®with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters. EEOC Statement Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."