RN - Emergency Department - Full Time - Day Shift

Job Description

Emergency Department Nurse performs nursing interventions in the Emergency Room setting. The ER Nurse is in charge of providing healthcare to patients who urgently need treatment so that they can stabilize their vital signs and limit pain and discomfort. Their duties include identifying the needs of a patient, filling out charts and intake paper and collecting information and samples so they can run tests. Experience preferred.

Must have current license with MS State Board of Nursing

Must have BLS

Must have ACLS

Must have PALS

Must have TNCC

Position: Full Time; Medical, Denta, & Vision Insurance; Long- and Short- term disability; 401-A.ER Nurse duties and responsibilities

Triage incoming patients based on level of injury or illness

Immediately stabilize incoming patients

Administer medication as instructed by physicians

Start intravenous lines

Give patients stitches and sutures

Create and maintain incoming patient records

Work with team of emergency staff to help patients

Help transfer stable patients to other wingsER Nurse skills and qualifications

Expert knowledge of emergency medicine

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional multitasking and time-management skills

Ability to work closely with a team and patients

Willingness to continually learn the latest advancements in emergency medicine

Ability to place intravenous lines, set bones and perform other emergency medical tasks quickly and efficiently

Excellent interpersonal skills

Full-time