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Emergency Room Nurse

Emergency Room Nurse

Akicita Federal, LLCGallup, New Mexico, United States, 87301
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Emergency Room Nurse

Position Overview :

Akicita Federal is seeking experienced and compassionate Emergency Room (ER) Nurses to join our healthcare team. The ER Nurse will be responsible for providing 24 / 7 emergency patient care as part of a rotating shift schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Nurses must meet all required competencies and provide care in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and policies.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Deliver emergency nursing care in accordance with department procedures and the Statement of Duties.
  • Perform all tasks at full-duty status following physical clearance for the role.
  • Provide and manage patient care consistent with the standards of the Emergency Department, including acute triage, assessment, and stabilization.
  • Respond effectively to life-threatening situations using appropriate protocols and critical thinking.
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and patient rights / privacy regulations.
  • Follow all hospital and contract-specific protocols, including emergency codes and charting / documentation using Electronic Health Records (EHR).
  • Administer medications, IV therapy, and perform venipuncture in accordance with clinical guidelines.
  • Carry out duties associated with charge nurse responsibilities, when required.
  • Respond to incidents involving sexual or physical assault patients with sensitivity and care.
  • Maintain a culturally aware and respectful approach to patient care, including understanding Navajo and Zuni cultures.

Qualifications :

Education & Experience :

  • Minimum of 3 years of professional nursing experience, preferably in an emergency care setting.
  • Licensure :

  • Current, valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.
  • Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
  • Certifications (Required and / or Preferred) :

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Preferred
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) and / or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Preferred
  • Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) Preferred
  • Work Environment & Conditions :

  • Fast-paced Emergency Department setting
  • 12-hour shift coverage, rotating between day, mid, and night shifts
  • Subject to weekend and holiday work
  • May involve exposure to contagious diseases, critical incidents, and high-acuity trauma patients
  • $3,000 - $3,500 a week

    Compensation details : 3000-3500

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