Registered Nurse; RN | Emergency Department | PRN

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Department | PRN
Key Responsibilities:

* Patient Assessment and Care Planning:

* Perform thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs.

* Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

* Implement nursing interventions based on patient needs and physician orders.

* Patient Care and Monitoring:

* Provide age-appropriate nursing care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

* Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans accordingly.

* Administer medications and treatments safely and effectively.

* Collaboration and Communication:

* Communicate patient status and changes to physicians and other healthcare providers.

* Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

* Provide patient and family education tailored to individual learning needs.

* Professional Development and Mentoring:

* Educate and mentor nursing students, novice nurses, and peers.

* Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.

* Uphold the standards set by the Idaho State Board of Nursing and the American Nurses Association.

* Regulatory Compliance and Safety:

* Adhere to Joint Commission accreditation requirements and hospital policies.

* Promote a culture of safety by identifying and reporting potential risks.

* Maintain competency in emergency nursing procedures and protocols.

* Ethical and Professional Conduct:

* Demonstrate professional behavior and act as a role model for staff.

* Uphold Gritman Medical Center's mission, vision, and values in daily practice.

* Maintain confidentiality and comply with all organizational policies.

Qualifications:

* Required

Education:

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

* Required Licenses and

Certifications:

* Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Idaho or a compact state.

* Required

Certifications:

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

* Advanced Life Support (ALS/ACLS) certification.

* Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

* Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification.

* Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN).

* Preferred

Certifications:

* Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN).

* Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN).

* Work experience:

* Minimum two (2) years in Emergency Medicine required

* Skills and Abilities:

* Strong critical thinking and time management skills.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

* Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.

* Proficiency in using medical equipment and technology.

* Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Physical Demands:

* Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to waist occasionally.

* Frequent patient transfers requiring physical assistance.

* Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.

* Fine motor skills for patient handling and computer use.

* Capability to perform tasks requiring kneeling, stooping, and climbing.

Work Environment:

* Regular exposure to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases.

* Contact with patients under various circumstances, including emergencies.

* Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, including potentially violent or crisis scenarios.

* May be exposed to environmental hazards.

* Occasional exposure to hazardous fumes.