REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY ROOM

Description

Location: Main Campus
Department: EMERGENCY ROOM
Schedule: Full Time, 12 HR Night Shift,

POSITION SUMMARY Provides advanced level nursing care. Coordinates patient’s plan of care with physicians and other disciplines. Provides education/training of new nurses. Provides patient; family education. Maintains an atmosphere, which ensures South Georgia Medical Center’s values, goals, policies and procedures are consistently supported and enforced. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Education, Certification,; Licensure: Current RN License in State of Georgia. Current CPR required. Current ACLS and PALS within 12 months of Hire. Current CPI Certification within 18 months of Hire. Applicable specialty certification preferred. Completion of unit/service specific training program. Two years RN experience required. Two years RN experience in related specialty area preferred. Ability to work well individually, as a team member, and as a team leader. 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 a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages and cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors. WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION • Works primarily in hospital setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs), and operation of clinical and office equipment. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. May rarely require accompanying and assisting with patient transport to another facility. Uses medical, office equipment, and telecommunications devices on a regular basis (e.g., I.V. pumps, fax, computer, and pagers).