Emergency Room Nurse

Job Summary

As an ER Nurse at CHI Mercy Health Valley City, part of CommonSpirit Health, you will be the first point of contact for patients in our community during health emergencies. Your role will involve prioritizing patients based on their medical needs while providing emergency triage.

About the Role

As a member of our ER team, you will partner with an experienced clinical team to deliver stabilizing care to patients. This will involve performing IV starts, foley catheter insertions, and aiding providers with chest tube insertions. To thrive in this role, you should exhibit teamwork, professionalism, critical thinking skills, and a willingness to take on additional projects.

Responsibilities

• Use emergency triage protocol to intake, discharge or admit patients.
• Deliver stabilizing care to emergency patients of all ages as part of the larger ER team.
• Use knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs.
• Document the nursing care plan and changes in the patient's condition.
• Engage in other activities that will benefit patient outcomes, such as patient experience initiatives, mentoring, etc.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in the state of North Dakota.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
• PALS, ACLS and TNCC to be obtained within six (6) months.

About Us

CHI Mercy Health Valley City, part of CommonSpirit Health, has been a part of the Valley City community since 1928 when it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Their vision was to build healthier communities through a healing ministry. Over the years, we have progressed to meet the needs of the community.