Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room (ER)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room (ER)

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Emergency Room (ER)

LOCATION: Eureka, CA

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Room team. If you are a skilled nurse with a passion for emergency care and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient services, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our healthcare family.

Job Summary:

As a Registered Nurse in our Emergency Room, you will play a critical role in delivering rapid and effective emergency care to patients presenting with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries. Your expertise, compassion, and ability to remain calm under pressure will ensure that patients receive timely and high-quality care during critical moments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough and rapid assessments of patients in the emergency department to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly.
2. Treatment: Administer immediate medical interventions and treatments, including resuscitation, medication administration, wound care, and other emergency procedures.
3. Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, paramedics, and ancillary staff, to coordinate patient care and treatment plans.
4. Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed electronic health records, including patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes, in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
5. Patient Education: Provide patients and their families with information regarding their conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care instructions.
6. Critical Thinking: Utilize critical thinking skills to assess complex patient situations, make quick decisions, and respond effectively to emergencies.
7. Safety: Adhere to infection control protocols, safety measures, and ethical standards to create a safe and healing environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• California Registered Nurse License upon hire
• National Provider BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association upon hire
• National Provider ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association upon hire
• National Provider PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - American Heart Association upon hire
• 1 year of nursing experience

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Supportive work environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.