The ED Registered Nurse provides competent, compassionate nursing care in a fast-paced emergency setting. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team, you will manage acute conditions for patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-acuity environment and demonstrates a strong commitment to patient safety and exceptional teamwork.
- Patient Assessment & Triage: Rapidly assess, prioritize, and admit patients in a 29-bed emergency department (including 6 designated fast-track beds).
- Direct Patient Care: Perform rounding checks, administer medications, and oversee overall patient treatment.
- Emergency Interventions: Execute life-saving procedures, closely monitor patient vitals, and respond to rapid changes in patient conditions.
- Family Communication: Clearly and compassionately communicate updates, diagnoses, and care plans with family members.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work seamlessly with doctors, technicians, and other hospital staff to ensure safe, continuous, and high-quality care.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient records in accordance with Magnet and hospital standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: RB Degree (RN Diploma, ADN, BSN, or MSN).
- License: Valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse License to practice in the State of Virginia.
- Experience: Previous ED experience strongly preferred; however, experienced acute care/floor RNs will be considered.
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 90 days of hire.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE