RN - Emergency Department

Job Description

Job Description

The ED Registered Nurse functions under the supervision and direction of the ED Manager, ED Coordinator, and Physicians in order to assist in providing and assessing direct emergency and outpatient care. The ED RN provides professional nursing care to medically ill and trauma patients of various criticalities. The AMH ED RN uses the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) triage tool to prioritize care for patients presenting to the ED. The ED RN coordinates care planning with other disciplines to ensure that patient needs are met, participates in inpatient and family education, provides an environment conducive to patient safety and comfort, seeks educational resources, and creates a learning experience to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skill for his or her continuing competence in nursing practice and individual professional growth. The ED RN recognizes his / her role and participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team working towards meeting Adams Memorial Hospital’s mission, motto, vision, and values.

Eligible for medical coverage on your first day of employment, all other benefits will be effective the 1st of the month following hire date!

Requirements :

36 hours per week - Third Shift

Monday - Thursday

7 : 00 pm - 7 : 00 am

Valid RN License in State of Indiana

BLS / CPR, ACLS and PALS Certification

One year of ER or acute nursing experience preferred