Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

POSITION SUMMARY:

Utilizing the nursing process provides high quality direct and indirect patient-centered care. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families. Communicates, as appropriate, the patient’s clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactions. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

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• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have and maintain a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut.
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• Must have certification in required Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and De-Escalation techniques upon hire or receive certification within new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this role.
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EXPERIENCE:

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• One (1) year of emergency department experience preferred.
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• Will consider experienced nurses without ED experience and new graduates with previous EMS / ED tech experience or have a passion for emergency nursing.
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COMPETENCIES:

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• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
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• Possess basic computer skills.
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• Must be capable of taking swift and efficient action when responding to patient emergency codes.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.