REGISTERED NURSE-EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT-WKND OPTION

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the Patient Care Services. The RN has responsibility and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The RN manages care for patients and their families through the application of the nursing process utilizing independent judgment, collaboration and communication with all team members including ancillary, multidisciplinary care, and support services. The RN develops a plan of nursing care and utilizes established clinical pathways & protochols which are implemented by the care delivery team. The RN provides and delegates patient care activities based upon patient needs and team skills/abilities and supervises the delivery of care by team. The RN evaluates patient response to treatment and nursing interventions and revises the plan of care, as needed, the RN monitors patient progress and prepares patient for discharge.

REQUIREMENTS

• Required Associate's Degree

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree

• 2-4 years One year Acute Emergency Department Experience required Required

• CPR - AHA Healthcare Provider

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• PALS - PALS

• CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse

• ENCP - Emergency Nurse Pediatric

• RN - Registered Nurse

• NIHSS - National Stroke Assoc NIH Stroke Scale

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Good Communication skills required, Strong customer service skills required, Ability to work in teams required. Must have strong prioritization skills and organizational skills. Carroll Hospital is a minimal-lift facility which means that any moving or lifting of patients must be done with appropriate equipment and/or techniques taught through the Safe Lift program. Appropriate equipment or techniques must be used.