Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Join our dedicated team as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse, where you will provide exceptional nursing care in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on individualized patient care while collaborating with a dynamic healthcare team and adhering to hospital policies.\n\nOverview\n\nAs a valued member of our organization, you will embody our Vision, support our Mission, and exemplify our Values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. Your commitment to these principles will guide your actions every day.\n\nYou will manage individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process and principles of primary nursing, under the direction of the nurse manager and in accordance with departmental and hospital policies.\n\nResponsibilities\n

• Essential Functions\n
• Continuously assess the patient's physical and psychological condition throughout their care journey, documenting all relevant findings minutely. Share significant assessment data with appropriate team members for collaborative care.\n
• Staff Development\n
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for your colleagues.\n
• Training and Education\n
• Engage actively in training and educational initiatives for fellow staff members.\n
• Customer Service\n
• Demonstrate the utmost respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism in your interactions with all customers while utilizing the principles of Patient Family and Centered Care.\n
• Collaboration and Teamwork\n
• Value and acknowledge the contributions of fellow staff, promoting a culture of cooperation and teamwork.\n
• Resource Utilization\n
• Arrive on time and prepared to work, adhering to hospital policies regarding attendance and time-off requests.\n\nQualifications\n
• Education : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.\n
• Experience : Previous experience in geriatrics or psychiatric nursing preferred; hospital experience is advantageous.\n
• Licensure : Must hold a current RI license; BLS certification is required. CPI training must be completed within one year of employment.\n
• Special Skills : Previous experience in geriatric psychiatric care is preferred.\n\nLocation for this position : The Westerly Hospital.