PRN RN Emergency
Company: Riverview Health
Location: Fishers
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary The Registered Nurse, Emergency Department is
responsible for handling initial patient assessments, performing
laboratory work, point of care testing and administrative tasks
associated with the delivery of patient care. The Emergency
Department Registered Nurse collaborates with physicians regarding
discharge plans, creates and educates patients upon discharge from
the Emergency Department and works effectively in transferring
patients who are admitted to the hospital. Job Responsibilities
Triages patients who present to the Emergency Department,
prioritizing care based on the critical nature and severity of a
patient’s condition. Assesses patient condition through visual
evaluation, medication reconciliation, and vital sign measurements
such as: blood pressure reading pulse rate, respiration, and
temperature throughout the course of a patient’s stay in the
Emergency Department. Administers medication and assists with
medical procedures as prescribed by the treating physician.
Monitors patients for changes in condition and communicates timely
and effectively with those involved in the welfare, care or
treatment of the patient in compliance with applicable policies and
regulations. Partners with other members of the patient care
treatment team in the provision of procedures, interventions,
discharge or admission processes. Charts all patient medical
history, contact information, condition, medications, and treatment
as well as update the electronic medical record throughout the
patient stay in the Emergency Department. Charting is accurate and
consistent with applicable department and organization standards.
Discharges patients from the Emergency Room post treatment.
Completes discharge instructions, educates the patient and/or
caregiver ensuring understanding of the instructions, answers
questions, and confirms transportation from the Emergency
Department. Other duties as assigned or required. Education
Requirements Minimum: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse
Program by date of hire. Experience Requirements Minimum: Two (2)
years of Critical Care experience. Preferred: Two (2) years of
Emergency Department experience. License/Certification Requirements
Minimum: American Heart Association Certifications of: Basic Life
Support (BLS) – upon date of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS) – within 90 days of hire or transfer to position Pediatric
Advanced Life Support (PALS) – within 90 days of hire or transfer
to position Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) - within 90
days of hire or transfer to position Registered Nurse – licensed to
practice in the state of Indiana upon hire date Preferred: CEN,
TNCC, NRP
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