RN - Emergency Department - PRN - All Shifts

Emergency Department Nurse performs nursing interventions in the Emergency Room setting. The ER Nurse is in charge of providing healthcare to patients who urgently need treatment so that they can stabilize their vital signs and limit pain and discomfort. Their duties include identifying the needs of a patient, filling out charts and intake paper and collecting information and samples so they can run tests. Experience preferred.

Must have current license with MS State Board of Nursing
Must have BLS
Must have ACLS
Must have PALS
Must have TNCC
Position: As Needed
ER Nurse duties and responsibilities

Triage incoming patients based on level of injury or illness
Immediately stabilize incoming patients
Administer medication as instructed by physicians
Start intravenous lines
Give patients stitches and sutures
Create and maintain incoming patient records
Work with team of emergency staff to help patients
Help transfer stable patients to other wings
ER Nurse skills and qualifications
Expert knowledge of emergency medicine
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional multitasking and time-management skills
Ability to work closely with a team and patients
Willingness to continually learn the latest advancements in emergency medicine
Ability to place intravenous lines, set bones and perform other emergency medical tasks quickly and efficiently
Excellent interpersonal skills