ER

PM-12:30

AM Description: An Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) provides rapid, high-quality nursing care to patients experiencing acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening emergencies. The ER RN works in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing patient needs through triage, assessment, intervention, stabilization, and ongoing evaluation.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform rapid and comprehensive patient assessments and determine appropriate priorities of care.Triage patients according to the severity and urgency of their conditions.Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, and changes in patient condition.Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and other treatments as ordered.Initiate and maintain intravenous access and obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing.Assist with emergency procedures, including CPR, trauma resuscitation, intubation, wound care, and other lifesaving interventions.Operate and monitor emergency equipment, including cardiac monitors, defibrillators, infusion pumps, and ventilators.Recognize signs of patient deterioration and promptly initiate appropriate interventions.Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, laboratory staff, and other members of the healthcare team.Provide care for patients with medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, psychiatric, pediatric, and trauma-related emergencies.Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.Follow infection-control procedures, medication-safety practices, and hospital policies.Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining safety and confidentiality.Participate in emergency preparedness, quality-improvement initiatives, and continuing education.QualificationsCurrent and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required.Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification may be preferred or required.Previous emergency department, critical care, or acute-care nursing experience preferred.Essential SkillsStrong clinical judgment, critical thinking, rapid decision-making, effective communication, teamwork, time management, and the ability to remain organized and effective during high-pressure emergency situations. Credentials: License:Nursys - For Submission:True; For Onboard:False; Optional:False License:License/Certificate Verification - For Submission:True; For Onboard:False; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:Ascension Core Competencies - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:Ascension EKG Exam - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:Ascension Unit Specific Checklist - For Submission:False; For Onboard:False; Optional:True Professional:Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Ascension Nova StatStrip - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:Ascension Cerner Test-Out - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Ascension Badge Photo - For Submission:True; For Onboard:False; Optional:False

Personal Health History: MMR - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Fit Test - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Hepatitis B - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Influenza Vaccine - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Positive PPD- Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire - For Submission:False; For Onboard:False; Optional:True

Personal Health History: Health Statement - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Driver's License/State ID - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Varicella - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Tdap - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Ascension Profile - For Submission:True; For Onboard:False; Optional:False Professional:Ascension 2 Professional References - For Submission:True; For Onboard:False; Optional:False Professional:Ascension Criminal Background Check Results - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Ascension EPLS - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:Ascension Skills Checklist - For Submission:True; For Onboard:False; Optional:False Professional:Ascension Education Verification - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Ascension Confirmation of Assignment - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Ascension Employment Verification - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Ascension Name Change Document - For Submission:False; For Onboard:False; Optional:True

Personal Health History: Ascension 11 Panel Drug Screen - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False