REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY ROOM

Description

Location: Main Campus

Department: EMERGENCY ROOM

Schedule: PRN, Varied Hours/Shift, variable

• Provides patient care through implementation of the nursing process for all age groups cared for on the unit.
• Functions as patient advocate.
• Provides patient education.
• Coordinates patient’s plan of care with physicians and other disciplines.
• Maintains an atmosphere, which ensures South Georgia Medical Center’s values, goals, policies and procedures are consistently supported and enforced.

• Education, Certification, & Licensure:
  • Current RN License in State of Georgia.
  • Current CPR (C) required.
  • Current ACLS and PALS required within twelve months of hire.
  • Current CPI within eighteen months of hire.
• One (1) year experience in related specialty area preferred.
• Ability to work well individually and as a team leader or member.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations, manage priorities and utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically evaluating patient care issues.
• Strong nursing skills in assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.