Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Rn - Er/Ed) Nights

JOB DESCRIPTION-

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

ER - ED/ER

Full-Time NIGHTS

Registered Nurse candidates for the Emergency Department will have the following job responsibilities:

• The Registered Nurse (RN) IIB position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice.
• The RN IIB position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records.
• The RN IIB position provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently which may include patients with varied and complex needs.
• This position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes.
• The RN IIB position demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights.
• The RN IIB position assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility including but not limited to participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor to students or new employees, and possibly contributing to service line or hospital-wide initiatives in partnership with management.
• This job code is reserved for RNs who are dedicated to an OR, ER or Cardiac Cath Lab department.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS-

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

ER - ED/ER

Full-Time NIGHTS

Registered Nurse candidates for the Emergency Department must meet the following minimum job qualifications:

• Candidate must have successfully completed an accredited RN program.
• Must have a minimum education BSN. (If the candidate doesn't have a BSN "in-hand", they must be currently enrolled in an accredited BSN program which must be completed within two years from date-of-hire.)
• All candidates must have an RN license in the State of South Carolina, COMPACT nursing state, or have the ability to obtain one.
• Must have a minimum of 1-3 years of RN experience in an Emergency Room environment.
• Must have BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.