Staff Nurse Emergency Department

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients.
• Serve as a primary or accountable nurse, considering safety, effectiveness, competency, cost, and impact.
• Educate patients and families in health promotion and disease management using available resources.
• Utilize a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administer medications according to UHS Hospitals policy.
• Share responsibility for productivity and effective resource utilization, including staffing, time management, supplies, and services.
• Comply with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies.
• Actively participate in and support the Nursing Shared Governance Model by supporting the Unit Council, participating in improvement initiatives, and contributing to peer review practices.
• Engage in professional development, continuing nursing education, and complete all mandatory education requirements.
• Integrate nursing research and current evidence into practice.
• Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.
• Perform duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned.
• May assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills Required

• Collaboration
• Communication (verbal & written)
• Judgment/Critical Thinking
• Organizational Understanding
• Planning (Organizing, Time Management)
• Problem Solving
• Quality
• Reliability
• Safety and Risk Management

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

Schedule Notes

12 Days; 36 hours/week, every other weekend

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• TNCC

Experience

2 years ED experience

Location

Join our dedicated team in Norwich, NY, where you'll find a welcoming community and a supportive work environment.