About the unit 

We are a level 2 Trauma Center with focus on Sepsis, Stemi, Trauma and Stroke care. Our leadership model is patterned after Servant Leadership. We base all actions for patients and staff on two primary goals: To treat everyone with respect and dignity and to treat everyone in a way we would want to be treated. We have self- scheduling and an engaged, empowered staff. Our providers are engaged and work collaboratively with our nursing staff. A unique aspect to our Emergency Department is the support provided by Administration, Nursing throughout the hospital and all ancillary services. 

About Trenton Hospital

This Magnet®-designated facility provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for its patients and is one of four recipients of the Truven Health Advantage Award in the category of Health and Clinical Outcomes. It is home to nine university affiliated residency programs. Here, you will find a Level II trauma center that is a nationally recognized heart, vascular and pulmonary specialties along with other specialties like orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women’s health.

Scope of work

Under supervision of the professional registered nurse and in accordance with competencies established, supports the provision of nursing care by performing patient care tasks as delegated within the Emergency Department. Performs routine bedside nursing activities including ambulating, moving and turning patients, assisting patients with bedpans or urinary devices, making patient beds. Responsible for bagging and labeling all patient belongings and completing the patient property record on all admitted patients. Performs higher level of patient care tasks as prescribed by established competencies, and as delegated by the supervising professional Registered Nurse in accordance with departmental policies and procedures which includes starting saline locks, simple suture removal (excluding face or complex lacerations) splinting, phlebotomy which includes (children draws over the age of 2), vital sign measurement, records intake and output and restraint application.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients 

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. 
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv 
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! 
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance 
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings 
• Free onsite parking

Qualifications 

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Requires a minimum six months’ exhibited performance as a nursing assistant or other inpatient care giver experience, paramedic, EMT, urgent care caregiver experience, a Nursing Student (preferred completion of a Medical Surgical rotation) or EMT/Paramedic student or program graduate.
• BLS required
• Requires successful completion of established competencies by the Emergency Department Leadership and Emergency Department Education Specialist.
• EMT license preferred.
• Basic computer skills

Primary Location

SITE - Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St - Trenton

Department Name

Emergency Center - Trenton

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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