Job Title: Emergency Room Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Emergency Room Nurse
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 3 years
License: Active RN License required or eligible to obtain
Certifications: BLS certification, ACLS required
Must-Have: Bachelor's degree preferred
Description:
The Registered Nurse is an essential member of the patient care team.
They are responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all assigned areas.
The RN will be required to assess patients upon admission using appropriate interview techniques.
This includes obtaining past medical history, current medical status, vital signs, lab work, x-rays, and other diagnostic tests.
They will be involved in the planning and implementation of a written care plan under the direction of a Physician.
Education requirements include graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
A current, valid Registered Nurse License is required.
Successful completion from an approved School of Nursing is mandatory for all RN positions.
All RNs must perform essential job functions and meet qualifications listed.
Registered Nurses working in specialty areas must meet requirements determined by that specific discipline.
Essential job functions include the following:
Assessment skills, including the ability to perform standard assessments using basic equipment.
Medication administration skills requiring visual acuity and hand-eye coordination.
Communication and documentation skills that maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Patient safety skills to meet standards of job analysis form.
Interpersonal skills to interact positively with team members and patients.
Respecting patients' culture, lifestyle, religion, and age when planning or implementing care.
Accepting constructive criticism and channeling emotional reactions in a positive manner.
Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
Membership in a professional nursing organization is recommended.
Certification in the specialty is preferred.