$20,000 Sign On Bonus
WATERTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW HIRING FOR A FULL-TIME REGISTERED NURSE - RN TO JOIN OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT!
Shift is 36 hours per week 1900 to 0700 with weekend and holiday rotation.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency care setting. The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to provide safe and effective care for patients across the lifespan. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and contributes to quality outcomes through clinical excellence, compassionate service, and adherence to regulatory standards.
Essential Functions
Performs triage and prioritizes patient care based on acuity
Conducts age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of all patients
Administers medications, performs procedures, and manages critical drips
Assists physicians with exams and procedures in the emergency department
Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythms
Documents care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately and timely
Applies infection control and sterile technique practices consistently
Educates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions
Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team for optimal care delivery
Responds calmly and professionally in high-stress, life-threatening situations
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Knowledge of emergency nursing protocols, trauma care, and critical interventions
Skilled in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipment
Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations and multitask effectively
Proficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation tools
Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Demonstrates professionalism, clinical judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning
Qualifications - External
Education
Associate degree in Nursing required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Graduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma program accepted
Licenses/Certifications
Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required within time frame stated in facility policy
NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within time frame stated in facility policy
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred or required within time frame stated in facility policy
Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) preferred
Experience
Emergency nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
Demonstrated ability to function under pressure and respond effectively to critical situations
