Emergency Department Registered Nurse
State College, Pennsylvania
Mount Nittany Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED)

Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

Provide professional nursing care in the Emergency Department based on current nursing knowledge and Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) standards. Care is delivered across the lifespan, from neonate to geriatric patients. The role includes scheduled on-call assignments as needed due to fluctuating patient volumes.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage patients entering the emergency care system, prioritizing care based on physical and psychosocial needs.
• Perform hourly rounding in the department and half-hour rounding in the waiting room when patients are waiting.
• Document detailed nursing history including chief complaint and health status.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care, ensuring supplies and equipment are available and functional.
• Continuously update care plans based on ongoing assessments and patient/family needs.
• Manage complications and emergencies following facility policies and ENA standards.
• Recognize changes in patient health status and direct appropriate care to ensure safety.
• Document patient responses to interventions to support competent medical care.
• Provide health education to patients and families regarding treatment and discharge instructions.
• Assist patients and families with accurate health information and referrals.

Required Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania RN licensure.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), with renewal every two years.
• Valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively as a team member and liaison between patients and staff.
• Demonstrated emotional tolerance, sound judgment, tact, sensitivity, and professionalism when interacting with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Preference given to candidates with EPIC Computer Charting experience.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Nursing (Emergency Department)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with Emergency Department nursing standards.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Additional Information

• Position involves scheduled on-call duties.
• Work environment requires high mental and emotional tolerance.