Registered Nurse -Emergency

Overview:

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

 

As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.

 

Responsibilities:

The Staff RN is directly accountable for the care given to patients in the Emergency Department. He / She will communicate with the physician about the changes in the patients’ clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. The staff RN recognizes life threatening situation/ changes in conditions and/or responses to treatment quickly and accurately responds.   The Staff RN maintains accurate and relevant record of all patient care.  The Staff RN is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies. The Staff RN actively participating in cost containment and assisting in accurate charging for patient services.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

1. Minimum of one year as a staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred
2. Must be able to communicate in English (Speak, Write)
3. Current and valid Nevada RN License.
4. BLS (AHA) certification required
5. ACLS (AHA) certification required
6. PALS (AHA) certification required
7. TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) certification within 12 months of hire preferred
8. ENA (Emergency Nurse Association) membership within 12 months of hire preferred
9. CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) certification within 24 months of hire preferred
10. SEE AMENDMENT FOR NEW GRADUATES

Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Variable Equal Employment Opportunity: