Registered Nurse - ER

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry.
• Directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department.
• Communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.
• Knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 180 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.