Emergency department registered nurse job description

*$30k Sign On Bonus!* *Up to $40k Student Loan Repayment!*

Regional Hospital of Scranton is hiring nurses for the Emergency Department! Come join our team and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to improving lives.

Registered Nurse (RN) ED
7a-7:30p / Rotating Shifts, Weekends and Holidays
Full Time
36 hrs. Per week (.9 FTE)

Scranton is a city steeped in rich history, a vibrant arts scene, outdoor adventures, and a wide variety of delicious cuisine. "Every season is Peak Season" with a variety of activities any time of the year. There is always something to do and somewhere to go in Lackawanna County.

Regional Hospital of Scranton is a 186-bed, acute care hospital nationally recognized for quality, especially in the areas of orthopedics, robotic surgery, cardiac care, stroke care, and neurology. Offering all private rooms, Regional is the first hospital in Pennsylvania to earn all four orthopedic certifications by The Joint Commission - hip fracture, and knee, hip, and shoulder replacement as well as advanced certification.

In order to give the best patient care, we must be at our best. Thats why were committed to providing a range of competitive benefits for your health, family, and future:

• Competitive compensation and sign on bonus of up to $30,000
• Affordable, comprehensive medical plans with three tiers of services (effective 1st of the month following date of hire)
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5K per year for nursing programs
• Loan forgiveness of up to $10K per year for 4 years
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401K plan with Employer match

Experience/ Requirements:

Current PA RN License or Practice Permit

BLS and ACLS required, must be completed prior to the end of orientation period

MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit Catholic medical centers in Des Moines West Des Moines Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals - MercyOne Children's Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total) - along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care pediatric internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893 MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state with more than 7000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1000 physicians and allied health associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health - two of the country's foremost not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more than 20000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.
Responsibilities


The Temporary Registered Nurse ("RN") Program is a temporary, minimum of thirty-six (36) hours per
week program for selected RNs. The maximum commitment period is a twelve (12) week period per signed
agreement.
The Summer Temporary Registered Nurse ("RN") Program is a temporary, minimum of thirty-six (36) hours per
week program for selected RNs. The maximum commitment period is a twelve (12) week period per signed
agreement with the required CNO/COO approval, which may be considered for extension for select individuals
only after obtaining written leadership approval.
These positions will be paid overtime for all hours worked over forty (40) hours per week per pay period.
RNs must work all assigned shifts during their twelve (12) week agreement. Three (3) twelve (12) hour shifts
equals thirty-six (36) total shifts. If the RN misses any shifts during the twelve (12) week agreement, they are
required to work the balance of the missing shifts prior to the end of the agreed upon time period.


Qualifications


Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.

Coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintained standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. The Registered Nurse recognizes that each patient is a unique individual and has the right to quality nursing care that ensures mutual goal setting between the Registered Nurse and the patient and that the Registered Nurse assures patient rights and privacy are protected. The Registered Nurse is held accountable to the ethical and professional standards as defined in the ANA Code for Nurses, the ANA Nursing's Social Policy Statement, the State of Michigan Public Heath code and the ANA and Specialty Nursing Standards of Clinical Practice. The Registered Nurse is also accountable to adhering to the standards set by regulatory agencies such as but not limited to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Conditions of Participation of Healthcare Finance Administration (HCFA), and Michigan Occupational Health and Safety (MIOSHA). These accountabilities require individual competence in nursing practice, and the recognition and responsible acceptance of individual actions and judgments.
**Qualifications**

**Required:**

+ Education - Graduate of an approved registered nursing program.

+ Must have a current Michigan Registered Nurse license.

+ BLS Certification required.

+ Must become ACLS certified within three (3) months of date of hire/accepting position.

+ Must become PALS certified within six (6) months of date of hire/accepting position.

+ TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum) within 1 year.

+ Must have had six months ER experience within the last two years and/or meet internal posting criteria.

**Preferred:**

+ Six months experience in an Intensive or Coronary Care Unit within the last two years preferred and/or meet internal posting criteria.

+ One year hospital practice as a registered nurse.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans

**Job:** Nurse

**Primary Location:** Michigan-Mount Pleasant-McLaren Central Michigan

**Employee Status** Regular

**Shift** Day Job

**Job Type** Standard

**Schedule** Full-time