Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care · Akron, OH · 2 days ago
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About the role
The Staff Nurse provides specialized nursing care based on biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences, focusing on family‑centered care for diverse patient groups.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and direct nursing care within the scope of practice.
- Deliver care addressing physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs across all ages.
- Perform leadership, mentorship, and professional duties, including staff education and precepting new employees.
- Engage in patient‑centered, quality improvement, safety, and evidence‑based practices.
- Support collaborative team efforts, promote efficient operations, and ensure high‑quality pediatric care and customer service.
- Utilize informatics and technology, including electronic medical records.
- Participate in system‑based practices and adapt to temporary assignments as needed.
- Perform other duties required to ensure optimal patient care.
Qualifications & Skills
- Current Ohio RN licensure.
- BLS certification.
- BSN required or within five years of obtaining one.
- Minimum one year of relevant nursing experience (preferred).
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Experience in healthcare and organizational settings (preferred).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with EMR systems such as EPIC (preferred).