Registered Nurse - Emergency Department days vary and may include weekends and scheduled on-call assignments; shift type: day_night Hours per Week: 36

Roles & Responsibilities
• Triage every patient entering the emergency care system and prioritize care based on physical and psycho-social needs
• Perform thorough patient assessments and document detailed nursing histories including chief complaint and health status
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care and update them based on continuous assessment
• Manage complications and emergencies following Mount Nittany Medical Center policies and ENA standards
• Perform hourly rounding in the department and half-hour rounding in the waiting room when patients are waiting
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available and functioning to support safe, efficient patient care
• Provide clear, compassionate discharge teaching and document patient understanding
• Educate patients and families about treatments and next steps to support recovery and safety

Qualifications
• Current Pennsylvania RN licensure required
• American Heart Association BLS certification, current and renewed every two years
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certification, current and renewed every two years
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS certification, current and renewed every two years
• Valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale NIHSS certification
• Emergency nursing experience with strong triage and patient assessment skills preferred
• EPIC Computer Charting experience preferred
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure

Knowledge & Skills
• Proficient use of the nursing process: assessment, plan of care, implementation and evaluation
• Skilled in triage, patient assessment and care planning across the lifespan from neonate to geriatric
• Solid nursing documentation practices and familiarity with ENA standards
• Discharge planning and patient education that lead to better outcomes
• Ability to recognize changes in patient status and act quickly to ensure safety
• Team-oriented approach and strong interpersonal skills

Benefits
• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability benefits for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify state requirements
• A supportive, collaborative Emergency Department team that values your skills