REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY DEPT

Job Summary

To assess, plan, implement the nursing care to meet the patients’ needs, by following the appropriate policy and procedures of the assigned department.

Education

• Completion of a Diploma Nursing Program or an Associate Degree in Nursing (AA) or higher.

Registration/Certification/Licensure

• Unexpired state licensure from Maryland Board of Nursing or compact state board of nursing
• Registered Nurse Certification in specialty, preferred

Experience

• Position requires 1 -2 years of related experience.

Other Requirements

• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Stroke Training required within 30 days of hire.
• Maintains unit specific and hospital competencies in accordance with policy requirements

Demonstrated Proficiency

• Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements to include Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.

Communication Skills

• Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
• Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.