RN Emergency Department

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Overview

First Health of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area.

In addition, First Health has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Health grades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

Overview

First Health of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area.

In addition, First Health has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Health grades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

The nurse will triage patients to determine prioritization of care, diagnostic testing, and other requirements. The nurse will help stabilize patients, document symptoms, and elevate concerns to medical provider. The nurse must be able to multitask effectively while providing excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients using ESI acuity level
• Manage care for patients experiencing acute illnesses, injuries, trauma, or allergic reactions
• Assess patient care needs to determine prioritization of treatment
• Collaborate with the emergency room multidisciplinary team to establish treatment goals and develop care plan
• Administer life-sustaining medications, resuscitative IV fluids, and blood products
• Stabilize patients for further treatment
• Monitor vital signs and document findings in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Perform diagnostic tests and assist with bedside procedures to stabilize critically ill patients
• Document patient care and communicate with the healthcare team
• Administer patient education including follow-up care instructions
• Provide emotional support to patients, caregivers, and family

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing with a current North Carolina RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Certifications required: ACLS, PALS, BLS

Certifications Recommended: TNCC, CENSeniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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