REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Job Summary:

To assess, plan, implement the nursing care to meet the patients’ needs, by following the appropriate policy and procedures of the assigned department.

Education:

Position requires completion of a Diploma Nursing Program or an Associate Degree in Nursing (AA) or higher. Registration/Certification/Licensure:

Unexpired state licensure from Maryland Board of Nursing or compact state board of nursing

Registered Nurse Certification in specialty, preferred

Experience: Position requires 1 -2 years of related experience.

Other Requirements:

• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

• Stroke Training required within 30 days of hire.

• Maintains unit specific and hospital competencies in accordance with policy requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements to include Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.

• Previous experience and demonstrated professionalism in effectively communicating with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing, and in promoting a positive work atmosphere.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize concurrent projects, meet deadlines, follow through with deliverables, and produce quality work.

• Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.

• Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.