Registered Nurse (RN) -- Emergency

Registered Nurse (Emergency) Copy

Facility: Caritas Holy Family Hospital & Medical Center, Methuen MA
Department: Emergency Department (0301.50150)
- Part-time - 32 hours per week, 3:00pm-11:00pm, includes e/o weekend
- Evening
- Certification Required
- Licensure Required
- Experience is preferred



Job Description:
Performs primary functions of the RN in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the emergency patients assigned on his/her shift. Emergency care may be rendered to individuals in a wide range of ages, including neonates, infants, pediatric patients, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Performs rapid triage assessment reflecting system analysis of patient's chief complaint. Accurately assigns and documents triage categories. Using nursing diagnosis or a problem statement, supervises and/or develops and utilizes an individualized plan of care for patients. Initiates nursing measures and diagnostic studies according to established triage protocols.



Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed RN in MA required. Previous emergency or critical care experience preferred. CEN preferred. BCLS Certification, ACLS, ENPC preferred, TNCC-P preferred/required within 1 year, cardiac certification.