Staff RN - Emergency (West)
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: March 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary SUMMARY The Emergency RN performs therapeutic nursing
interventions consistent with the Emergency Department including:
ACLS/PALS protocols; Arrhythmia detection and treatment; Airway
management; Wound care; Pain management; Crisis intervention;
Discharge planning/instructions; Stroke scale. Initiates
appropriate Emergency Protocols. Manages the care of
pediatric/adult patients with conditions common to the Emergency
Department, including: Cardiac, respiratory distress, ENT, GYN,
wound, orthopedic, and neurological emergencies; Trauma
emergencies. Serves as preceptor, charge nurse, or triage nurse
based on skill development and at the discretion of the manager.
Serves as resource for student and orientees. Assists in the
collection of data for medical screenings. Anticipates and
intervenes to meet patient and family needs. Makes appropriate
referrals to Care Management, ED Connections, Voices of Hope, etc.
Assists the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in the care of the sexual
assault patient. The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for
meeting patients priority needs by assessing, participating in
interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or delegating care
and evaluating patients responses and progress toward clinical
outcomes. The Staff RN contributes to an efficient and effective
work environment through activities including professional
communication and documentation, preceptoring and/or resourcing of
others. The Staff RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and/or
other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in
Nebraska Statute 38. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED
TO: *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently
demonstrates our core values. *Initiates assessment and
reassessment based on the patients presenting problems/needs in
accordance with Bryan Medical Centers procedures. *Synthesizes
pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing
priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals. *Integrates
appropriate standards of care into the patients plan of care based
on the diagnosis and age-specific needs. *Executes therapeutic
and/or supportive interventions. *Provides education for the
patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to
their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.
*Evaluates the patients response to and effectiveness of
interventions. *Evaluates patients progress toward established
outcomes. *Incorporates cultural considerations into the
plan/delivery of care. *Includes family or significant others in
the care of the patient as appropriate. *Documents patient care and
related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures
for documentation. *Provides care in conjunction with other members
of the interdisciplinary team. *Facilitates patients transition to
the next level of care. *Actively participates in continued
learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to
the work unit and duties of the job. QUALIFICATIONS: Current
Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved
compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse
Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or
instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal
standards/regulations. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
required. ACLS, PALS, TNCC and ENPC required within first year of
employment. Two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse
recommended.
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