Registered Nurse- Emergency Department

Building Name: ECH - Elizabethtown Community Hospital Location Address: 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown New York Regular Department: ECH - Elizabethtown Emergency Room Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: Shift: Day/Eve-12Hr Primary Shift: 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM Weekend Needs: Every Other Salary Range: Min $33.93 Mid $44.41 Max $54.88 Recruiter: Greg Cary Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) Shift: 1100-2330, Weekends and Holidays per collective barganing agreement Job Summary: The ED RN is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. This role requires strong critical thinking skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and a commitment to delivering excellent care to patients with a wide range of urgent and emergent medical needs. Key Responsibilities: · Provide rapid assessment and treatment to patients in emergency situations. · Triage patients based on acuity and initiate appropriate nursing interventions. · Administer medications, start IVs, and perform advanced life support procedures. · Monitor and record patient vital signs and clinical data. · Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers. · Assist with diagnostic testing and emergency procedures (e.g., EKGs, intubation, wound care). · Educate patients and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and health maintenance. · Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). · Respond to code situations (e.g., Code Blue, Rapid Response) and actively participate in resuscitation efforts. · Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols, and infection control standards. Qualifications: · Required: o Active RN license in New York State o Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN); BSN preferred o BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months) o TNCC, ENPC, NRP (or equivalent) and ABLS within one year of hire. o CEN, CCRN, or Passing of Critical Care exam within 3 months of hire. · Preferred: o CEN or CCRN Certification o Experience with trauma, cardiac, or pediatric emergency care o Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in acute care or ED setting Skills and Abilities: · Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills · Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities · Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments · Proficient in electronic medical records and emergency equipment · Team-oriented with a focus on patient safety and quality care · Strong emotional intelligence, including the ability to manage stress, show empathy, communicate effectively, and respond appropriately in sensitive or high-pressure situations. Work Environment: · Requires physical stamina and emotional resilience · May involve handling combative or distressed patients · Exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, radiation, and emotional situations · Requires standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods · Direct patient and family contact · Exposure to latex · Use of electrical equipment · Exposure to chemicals/solutions specific to the department (Refer to M.S.D.S. Manual) This is a bargaining union position. Elizabethtown Community Hospital (ECH) is part of The University of Vermont Health Network, a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in northern New York and Vermont. Our hospitals and physicians are bringing the best of community and academic medicine together, sharing their knowledge and resources to give patients access to leading-edge technology, advanced treatment options and the highest level of compassionate care.

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