Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department, Full Time, Days

About the role

The Emergency Department Nurse supports West Chester Hospital’s emergency room (ER) and Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care, and according to policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises, and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other healthcare team members and patient/family within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice.
• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care and demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.
• Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Affords support and guidance to new personnel, floaters, and supplemental staff working on the unit.
• Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Associate’s Degree, minimum required Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred
• Current OH RN License
• 2 years ED or ICU/Critical Care experience preferred

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Requirements:
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Associate’s Degree, minimum required Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred
• Current OH RN License
• 2 years ED or ICU/Critical Care experience preferred

Skills

• Critical thinking
• Accountability
• Flexibility
• Cooperative attitude

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Pay

Details of pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details of schedule are not specified in the job description.