What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Emergency Department position at BOONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC?
Join Our Team
Boone Memorial Health is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Emergency Department team. As an ED Nurse, you'll provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients experiencing a wide range of medical emergencies while working alongside an experienced team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare professionals.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, remain calm under pressure, and are passionate about making a difference when patients need it most, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do
- Assess, triage, and provide nursing care to patients presenting with emergency medical conditions.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitor patient conditions, administer medications and IV therapy, and respond quickly to changes in patient status.
- Assist with emergency procedures, diagnostic testing, and life-saving interventions.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment while following all regulatory and organizational standards.
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic emergency setting.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current, unrestricted West Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Preferred
- Emergency Department nursing experience.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
Certification Requirements
The following certifications are required if not currently held:
- ACLS within six (6) months of hire.
- PALS within six (6) months of hire.
- TNCC within one (1) year of hire.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.
Why Boone Memorial Health?
At Boone Memorial Health, our Emergency Department team is committed to providing exceptional care when it matters most. We foster a collaborative environment where nurses are empowered to use their clinical expertise, continue their professional development, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and community.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where every shift brings new opportunities to make a difference, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
Apply today and become part of the Boone Memorial Health family!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Boone Memorial Health provides equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, prejudice, or behavior of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, family medical history or genetic information, past or present military service, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or parental status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.