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.