Introduction

Rapides Regional Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for Registered Nurse Emergency Services position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at Rapides Regional Medical Center!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Emergency Department RN will obtain a broad spectrum of nursing skills and should be able to handle the stresses of a crisis situation and still display a tolerant, calm appearance and professional attitude. They will coordinate with ancillary departments for the provision of treatment and care of emergency department patients and the orderly transfer of patients. He/she must work effectively with fellow employees from all units. He/she should also be able to delegate authority and accept responsibility for own actions and the actions of those under their supervision. They must fulfill the standard of professional ethics and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills while acting as a role model and resource person for others in the department.

What you will do in this role:

• 
  All aspects of nursing care granted her/him by licensure.
• Assisting the Emergency Department Physician and Staff Physicians to provide optimal patient care.
• Develops patient's plan of care based on a focused assessment, nursing diagnosis, reassessment, and expected outcomes for all age groups. Collects subjective and objective data including pertinent past medical history and present medication.
• Ability to coordinate with ancillary departments for the provision of treatment and care of emergency department patients and the orderly transfer or discharge of these patients.
• Attends all scheduled department meetings. If the employee is unable to attend the meeting, she/he should notify the Emergency Department Director unless the staff member is scheduled to work a shift in the ED during the meeting or she/he is ill.
• Attends special continuing education workshops, in-service education offerings, and maintains nursing skills through annual review of ED procedures.
• Does assigned room and equipment checks every l2 hours.
• Supports Patient tracking via automated tracking system.
• To review and know the proper use of all equipment used in the emergency department, especially life-saving equipment and trays which are infrequently used.
• The nurse is responsible for familiarizing herself/himself with the crash cart, cast carts, heart cart, and the pediatric cart.
• The nurse is responsible for keeping abreast of all new technology, equipment, and medications used in patient care.
• Provides and explains discharge instructions and identifies hospital and community resources to help meet physical, psycho-social, and nutritional needs.
• Active participant in PI/CQI projects within the ED and in conjunction with other departments as appropriate.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• Trauma Nursing Core Course must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date
• Registered Nurse, or Graduate Nurse, or Registered Nurse Diploma
• Shift: Nights, rotating weekends

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Emergency Services opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.