Emergency Room Nurse
Apply NowCompany: Akicita Federal, LLC
Location: Gallup, NM 87301
Description:
$3,000 - $35,000 a week
Position Overview:
Akicita Federal is seeking experienced and compassionate Emergency Room (ER) Nurses to join our healthcare team. The ER Nurse will be responsible for providing 24/7 emergency patient care as part of a rotating shift schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Nurses must meet all required competencies and provide care in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and policies.
Key Responsibilities:
-Deliver emergency nursing care in accordance with department procedures and the Statement of Duties.
-Perform all tasks at full-duty status following physical clearance for the role.
-Provide and manage patient care consistent with the standards of the Emergency Department, including acute triage, assessment, and stabilization.
-Respond effectively to life-threatening situations using appropriate protocols and critical thinking.
-Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and patient rights/privacy regulations.
-Follow all hospital and contract-specific protocols, including emergency codes and charting/documentation using Electronic Health Records (EHR).
-Administer medications, IV therapy, and perform venipuncture in accordance with clinical guidelines.
-Carry out duties associated with charge nurse responsibilities, when required.
-Respond to incidents involving sexual or physical assault patients with sensitivity and care.
-Maintain a culturally aware and respectful approach to patient care, including understanding Navajo and Zuni cultures.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
-Minimum of 3 years of professional nursing experience, preferably in an emergency care setting.
Licensure:
-Current, valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.
-Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
Certifications (Required and/or Preferred):
-Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Required
-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Preferred
-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Preferred
-Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) and/or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Preferred
-Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) - Preferred
Work Environment & Conditions:
-Fast-paced Emergency Department setting
-12-hour shift coverage, rotating between day, mid, and night shifts
-Subject to weekend and holiday work
-May involve exposure to contagious diseases, critical incidents, and high-acuity trauma patients
Position Overview:
Akicita Federal is seeking experienced and compassionate Emergency Room (ER) Nurses to join our healthcare team. The ER Nurse will be responsible for providing 24/7 emergency patient care as part of a rotating shift schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Nurses must meet all required competencies and provide care in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and policies.
Key Responsibilities:
-Deliver emergency nursing care in accordance with department procedures and the Statement of Duties.
-Perform all tasks at full-duty status following physical clearance for the role.
-Provide and manage patient care consistent with the standards of the Emergency Department, including acute triage, assessment, and stabilization.
-Respond effectively to life-threatening situations using appropriate protocols and critical thinking.
-Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and patient rights/privacy regulations.
-Follow all hospital and contract-specific protocols, including emergency codes and charting/documentation using Electronic Health Records (EHR).
-Administer medications, IV therapy, and perform venipuncture in accordance with clinical guidelines.
-Carry out duties associated with charge nurse responsibilities, when required.
-Respond to incidents involving sexual or physical assault patients with sensitivity and care.
-Maintain a culturally aware and respectful approach to patient care, including understanding Navajo and Zuni cultures.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
-Minimum of 3 years of professional nursing experience, preferably in an emergency care setting.
Licensure:
-Current, valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.
-Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
Certifications (Required and/or Preferred):
-Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Required
-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Preferred
-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Preferred
-Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) and/or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Preferred
-Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) - Preferred
Work Environment & Conditions:
-Fast-paced Emergency Department setting
-12-hour shift coverage, rotating between day, mid, and night shifts
-Subject to weekend and holiday work
-May involve exposure to contagious diseases, critical incidents, and high-acuity trauma patients