Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, working per diem day shifts. This role involves planning and delivering professional nursing care aligned with established policies, with opportunities to assume charge nurse responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify care needs and organize appropriate interventions.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while ensuring a safe environment.
• Maintain accurate and relevant patient care records.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Recognize and respond promptly to life-threatening situations.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Monitor quality of care using outcome-oriented indicators.
• Participate in cost containment and assist with accurate patient service charging.
• Adjust care based on age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs.
• Support patients' cultural and spiritual beliefs within medical guidelines.

Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in a Compact state or equivalent.
• No prior work experience required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of age-specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual patient needs.

Physical Requirements

• Good speech and auditory acuity for patient communication.
• Visual acuity for patient observation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift frequently.
• Potential exposure to blood or infectious materials.

This position serves a diverse regional community in the Southeastern United States, providing compassionate and patient-centered emergency care in a fast-paced environment.