Emergency Department RN (PRN)

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment and Care Planning:

  • Perform thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs.
  • Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
  • Implement nursing interventions based on patient needs and physician orders.

• Patient Care and Monitoring:

  • Provide age-appropriate nursing care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans accordingly.
  • Administer medications and treatments safely and effectively.

• Collaboration and Communication:

  • Communicate patient status and changes to physicians and other healthcare providers.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Provide patient and family education tailored to individual learning needs.

• Professional Development and Mentoring:

  • Educate and mentor nursing students, novice nurses, and peers.
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Uphold the standards set by the Idaho State Board of Nursing and the American Nurses Association.

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety:

  • Adhere to Joint Commission accreditation requirements and hospital policies.
  • Promote a culture of safety by identifying and reporting potential risks.
  • Maintain competency in emergency nursing procedures and protocols.

• Ethical and Professional Conduct:

  • Demonstrate professional behavior and act as a role model for staff.
  • Uphold Gritman Medical Center's mission, vision, and values in daily practice.
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with all organizational policies.

Qualifications:

• Required Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Required Licenses and Certifications:

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Idaho or a compact state.
  • Required Certifications:
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
    • Advanced Life Support (ALS/ACLS) certification.
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
    • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification.
    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN).
  • Preferred Certifications:

    • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN).

    • Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN).

• Work experience:
  • Minimum two (2) years in Emergency Medicine required 

• Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong critical thinking and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
  • Proficiency in using medical equipment and technology.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to waist occasionally.
• Frequent patient transfers requiring physical assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Fine motor skills for patient handling and computer use.
• Capability to perform tasks requiring kneeling, stooping, and climbing.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases.
• Contact with patients under various circumstances, including emergencies.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, including potentially violent or crisis scenarios.
• May be exposed to environmental hazards.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous fumes.