Registered Nurse RN- ED

Registered Nurse

Summary

14K for 2-years sign on bonus available to qualified candidates

The Registered Nurse (RN) functions primarily in direct patient care, and demonstrates "competent" clinical practice. This position triages patients, obtains patient history and vital signs and assesses patients. Acts independently to initiate immediate care in the absence of a physician in life threatening situations. Provides care for the acutely ill as well as the non-acute patient. Performs multiple procedures utilizing both complex and simple nursing skills and assists the physician with their procedures. Provides comfort, both physical and psychological, to the patient, their family and visitors. Provides discharge and follow-up instructions to the patient and family. Answers the ambulance radios and, without assistance, gives appropriate orders for pre-hospital care. Works with multiple types of sophisticated equipment and handles various types of patients in a frequently stressful environment.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential: RN: Registered Nurse

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Credential: ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support

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Credential: TNCC: Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN

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Credential: PALS: Ped Advance Life Support

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Credential: ENPC: Emerg Nurse Pediatric Course

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Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt

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Credential: NIMS IS 100: NIMS IS 100 Introduction Incident Command System

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Credential: NIMS IS 700: NIMS IS 700 Introduction National Incident Mgt System

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Required Education

Education: Associate degree in nursing, bachelors preferred.