Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Description

Brief Summary:

The Registered Nurse demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills and understands the unique aspects of the population served in the care of his/her patients. The delivery of care is based on the physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety, and learning needs of the individual patient. The Registered Nurse may rotate to areas other than his/her assigned service area/s, and will perform only those duties for which he/she has demonstrated competency. The Registered Nurse performs delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care delivery at Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Current Registered Nurse License (any state), Alaska Registered Nurse License required within six (6) months of hire.
• Current BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current PALS Certification
• TNCC Preferred
• NRP, ENPC Preferred

Experience:

• Able to articulate and demonstrate appropriate nursing theory and practice. Three (3) to five (5) years Emergency experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrates good organizational skills. Provides safe and appropriate patient care within the Values & Standards of Nursing Practice at SSMH. Displays appropriate judgment and problem solving skills. Communicates positively and professionally with all internal and external customers.

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