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) RequiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) RequiredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) PreferredNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) PreferredEmergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) and / or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) PreferredAdvanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) PreferredWork Environment & Conditions :
Fast-paced Emergency Department setting12-hour shift coverage, rotating between day, mid, and night shiftsSubject to weekend and holiday workMay 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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