Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Department| Full Time (Night Shift)

This is a Night Shift position

Key Responsibilities:

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  Patient Assessment and Care Planning:

  
  
  
  
  • Perform thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs.
  
  
  • Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
  
  
  • Implement nursing interventions based on patient needs and physician orders.
  
  
  
  


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  Patient Care and Monitoring:

  
  
  
  
  • Provide age-appropriate nursing care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  
  
  • Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans accordingly.
  
  
  • Administer medications and treatments safely and effectively.
  
  
  
  


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  Collaboration and Communication:

  
  
  
  
  • Communicate patient status and changes to physicians and other healthcare providers.
  
  
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  
  
  • Provide patient and family education tailored to individual learning needs.
  
  
  
  


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  Professional Development and Mentoring:

  
  
  
  
  • Educate and mentor nursing students, novice nurses, and peers.
  
  
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  
  
  • Uphold the standards set by the Idaho State Board of Nursing and the American Nurses Association.
  
  
  
  


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  Regulatory Compliance and Safety:

  
  
  
  
  • Adhere to Joint Commission accreditation requirements and hospital policies.
  
  
  • Promote a culture of safety by identifying and reporting potential risks.
  
  
  • Maintain competency in emergency nursing procedures and protocols.
  
  
  
  


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  Ethical and Professional Conduct:

  
  
  
  
  • Demonstrate professional behavior and act as a role model for staff.
  
  
  • Uphold Gritman Medical Center's mission, vision, and values in daily practice.
  
  
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with all organizational policies.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

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  Required Education:

  
  
  
  
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  
  
  
  


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  Required Licenses and Certifications:

  
  
  
  
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Idaho or a compact state.
  
  
  • Required Certifications:
    
    
    
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
    
    
    • Advanced Life Support (ALS/ACLS) certification.
    
    
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
    
    
    • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification.
    
    
    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN).
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Preferred Certifications:
    
    
    
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      Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN).

      
      
    
    
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      Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN).

      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Work experience:
  
  
  
  • Minimum two (2) years in Emergency Medicine  
  
  
  
  


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  Skills and Abilities:

  
  
  
  
  • Strong critical thinking and time management skills.
  
  
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  
  
  • Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
  
  
  • Proficiency in using medical equipment and technology.
  
  
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
  
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to waist occasionally.


• Frequent patient transfers requiring physical assistance.


• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.


• Fine motor skills for patient handling and computer use.


• Capability to perform tasks requiring kneeling, stooping, and climbing.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases.


• Contact with patients under various circumstances, including emergencies.


• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, including potentially violent or crisis scenarios.


• May be exposed to environmental hazards.


• Occasional exposure to hazardous fumes.