Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare; Philadelphia (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community hospital in Philadelphia is seeking a Registered Nurse for per diem shifts. The role involves delivering patient care, guiding nursing activities, and communicating closely with physicians. Ideal candidates will have an active RN license and relevant certifications. Experience in an ER setting is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required within specified timeframes.
• Preferred candidates to have CEN certification and BSN.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and nursing activities.
• Communicate effectively with physicians about patient conditions.

Skills

Current and valid state RN License

Current BLS certificate

Current ACLS certificate

Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview

Join an award‑winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131‑bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf