Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Job Summary

The licensed registered nurse is a professional nurse who is responsible and accountable for providing evidence-based clinical care to designated patients utilizing the nursing process. This is accomplished by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to established ethical/cultural codes and standards of nursing practices and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• A graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence.
• Must meet contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.
• Focus of education promotes nurses’ ability to practice in the clinical area assigned.

Specialized Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies and competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration.
• Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures.

Experience

• Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area.
• Able to critically think and problem solve in routine and emergency situations.