RN - Emergency Department
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Emergency Medicine, Healthcare Nursing, Staff Nurse
Curry General Hospital
94220 4th St
Gold Beach, OR 97444, USA
Curry General Hospital
94220 4th St
Gold Beach, OR 97444, USA
Curry Medical Center
500 5th St
Brookings, OR 97415, USA
Curry Medical Center
500 5th St
Brookings, OR 97415, USA
Compensation Range: $44.89 - $67.90/hour
- Compensation is based on experience, with a range reflecting entry-level candidates through those with 15+ years of experience. Eligible positions may also qualify for additional compensation through our Clinical Nursing Ladder Program and applicable shift, weekend, certification, or other differentials.
Additional Compensation Opportunities
- Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM-7:00 AM): +$3.50/hour | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday-11:59 PM Sunday): +$3.00/hour
- Non-Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM-7:00 AM): +$3.00/hour | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday-11:59 PM Sunday): +$2.00/hour
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the House Supervisor or department director, the ED RN provides direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Department setting. Must respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or responses to treatment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform patient assessments considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age. Uses appropriate screening tools effectively. Applies the ESI Triage Scale to determine patient's acuity.
Demonstrates understanding of pathophysiology, disease processes, and treatment standards. Applies nursing diagnoses to identified needs.
Formulates a care plan based upon identified needs and facilitates interventions and referrals as appropriate.
Performs interventions in a competent manner, applying evidence-based standards of care and protocols to guide actions. Knowledgeable regarding medications, indications, interactions, and contraindications, considering age of the patient and their clinical condition. Evaluates effectiveness of all interventions.
Formulates individualized teaching plans, evaluating effectiveness of learning. Patient and family interactions are professional.
Familiar with Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Care and Documentation meets current standards of practice and complies with all such guidelines.
Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network's Mission, Vision, and Shared Values.
SHARED VALUES
Service: We serve with compassion and understanding.
Teamwork: We are one team - each one of us makes a difference.
Integrity: We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
- Current Unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse Licensure is BSN Preferred.
- Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS (or ENPC), and NIHSS are required. TNCC (Emergency Nurse Association) or ATCN are required within 6 months; NRP Advanced (American Heart Association) and STABLE certifications are
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in an Acute Care setting is required.
- Minimum 1 year experience in Emergency Department setting is preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Computer skills are required, specifically using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); prior use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documenting in patient records is
- Excellent communication skills, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and organizational
- A demonstrated ability to work well in high pressure situations is
- Represent the organization in a positive and professional
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands
On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:
Up to 1/3 of the time: taste or smell.
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Up 2/3 of the time and more: stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; push/pull; reach with hands and arms.
This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:
Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 100 pounds
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: up to 10 pounds
This job has special vision requirements as follows:
Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
This job requires exposure to the following environmental…
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