Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services (ER)
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center — Roaring Spring, PA
Apply now- Specialty
- ER
- Type
- Contract
- Shift
- Nights
Job description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services (Nason Medical Center) Job Type : Full Time | 3x12 + Nights(7p-7a) + rotating weekends/holidays. Up to $20,000 bonus for eligible candidates Your experience matters Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health ( , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Our Emergency Department offers flexible, individualized scheduling within a true team-based environment where collaboration is key. Nurses are supported by strong charge nurse mentorship and visible, hands-on leadership that prioritizes safe staffing, manageable workloads, and staff well-being. We foster a culture of teamwork where colleagues support one another, and patient safety is always the top priority. How you'll contribute A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:
- Appropriately performs duties of triage nurse when assigned including identifying emergent patients and performing the quick triage process facilitating patient flow, and hourly waiting room checks.
- Provides primary nursing care to all patients assigned, functioning within a team, throughout the length of stay in the department.
- Accurately identifies arrhythmias and provides intervention according to established procedures. Anticipates arrhythmias and complications based on knowledge of pathophysiology takes appropriate actions as needed and communicates information to physicians in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates an ability to start IV's, administer medications and IV fluids, assess patient's response and titrate dosages as per physician order.
- Demonstrates an ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the ED, functions as code nurse at "CPA" situation within the hospital and provides needed cart exchange.
- Manages critically ill patients during transfer to other departments or health care facilities. Give appropriate report to provide continuity of care.
- Regularly tests monitoring equipment/alarm systems to ensure proper functioning when needed.
- Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the location, care and operation of all ED equipment.
- Demonstrates appropriate safety precautions (e.g. with invasive line, during defibrillation, etc.) and utilizes infection control practices to minimize incidence of nosocomial infections.
- Participates in special procedures and examinations performed by the physician, prepares the patient and provides emotional support, as required.
- Consistently assesses the nursing care provided in the critical care areas and identifies any problems or needs for improvement.
- Always assesses the patient's condition utilizing the nursing process and professional judgment in individualizing emergency nursing care.
- Always documents observations and interventions, including medication and treatment therapies.
- Always assesses the patients' immediate needs and priorities patient care accordingly upon arrival to the emergency room, obtains pertinent patient history.
- Notify family/S.O. of patient's progress and includes them in plan of care, whether admitted or discharged if applicable, i.e. minors or POA's.
- Participates in bedside change of shift report.
- Ensures that the standards of the emergency nursing practice are maintained.
- Maintain assessment, knowledge and intuition skills when triaging patients.
- Continuously assesses and improves the performance of care and service provided.
- Orients and mentors new members of the team in the department.
- Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Associate's degree is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or obtained within 6 months.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or obtained within 1 year.
- Basic Trauma Nurse Course (BTNC) or equivalent training (ATCN, TCRN, TNCC) obtained within 1 year of hire is required.