Registered Nurse - ED, PT Nights

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse plans, coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population in the Emergency Department. He/she assures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the department’s standards of care and the Standards of Emergency Nursing Practice. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and the organization; remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure/Registration/Certification:
  • Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
  • BLS upon hire.
  • ACLS within 1 year of hire or transfer.
  • PALS within 2 years of hire or transfer.
  • NALS/NRP recommended and desired.
  • CERTIFICATION: NALS/NRP recommended and desired.
  • TNCC recommended.
  • CEN certification desired.
• Work Experience: 1 year medical/surgical nursing experience required. Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served. Must meet clinical competency standards specific to Emergency Department patients.

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Significant occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials

• RN
• BLS
• ACLS