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Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department, Nights

Kindred Healthcare·Columbus, Georgia

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency setting using the nursing process of assessment, planning, and intervention. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage critical drips, perform triage, and ensure safe patient outcomes across the lifespan.

Join St.

Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose.

As part of the ScionHealth network, St.

Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S.

News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia.

St.

Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services.

At St.

Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency care setting.

The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to provide safe and effective care for patients across the lifespan.

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and contributes to quality outcomes through clinical excellence, compassionate service, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Essential Functions Performs triage and prioritizes patient care based on acuity Conducts age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of all patients Administers medications, performs procedures, and manages critical drips Assists physicians with exams and procedures in the emergency department Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythms Documents care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately and timely Applies infection control and sterile technique practices consistently Educates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team for optimal care delivery Responds calmly and professionally in high-stress, life-threatening situations Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Knowledge of emergency nursing protocols, trauma care, and critical interventions Skilled in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipment Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations and multitask effectively Proficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation tools Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reaching Demonstrates professionalism, clinical judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning

Education Associate degree in Nursing required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Graduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma program accepted. Licenses/Certifications Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within time frame stated in facility policy Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required within time frame stated in facility policy NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within time frame stated in facility policy Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred or required within time frame stated in facility policy Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) preferred Experience Emergency nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred Demonstrated ability to function under pressure and respond effectively to critical situations

Requirements

Requires an Associate degree in Nursing (BSN preferred) and a current state RN license. Mandatory certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, and NIH Stroke Scale, with emergency nursing experience preferred.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Triage
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Judgment
  • EMR Proficiency
  • Trauma Care
  • ECG Interpretation
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • IV Management
  • Critical Interventions
  • Emergency Nursing Protocols

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Columbus, Georgia
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Kindred Healthcare

Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience. Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based,...

Salary listed on 219 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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