Emergency Department internship

Emergency nursing is a dynamic discipline in which nurses are charged with caring for patients of diverse ages, cultures, backgrounds and conditions. The fast pace of the ER requires quick decision-making and a multitude of skills with the ability to perform in all areas, ranging from triage and shock rooms to suture, cast rooms and treatment areas. The ability to multitask, perform in life-threatening situations and communicate effectively is key.

Entry requirements

• RN of an accredited school of nursing and ready to sit for state board exams or an experienced RN with no background in emergency nursing
• Applicants must be hired by Community Hospitals Indianapolis; Emergency Departments at Community East, North or South; or onto the Community Hospital Resource team.

Learning opportunities

Classroom

• Emergency Nurse Core Course - provides overview of caring for patients with sexual assault, domestic violence, psychiatric, and head/eye/ear/nose/throat emergencies, toxicology, triage assessment, EMTALA and patient transfer, hands-on ventilator review, arterial line setup, chest tube drainage system setup, pacemaker overview, and a Port-a-cath access within the first 12 months of employment
• Trauma Nurse Core Course
• Arrhythmia recognition and 12-lead EKG basics (workshop or online learning)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course

Clinical experience

• Eight to 12 weeks of clinical experience with an experienced med-surg nurse preceptor
• Flexible work hours within unit guidelines
• Integrated learning and patient experiences

*Due to the intensity and complexity of the program, participants need to allow two years to fully develop their skills.

Contact us

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