Registered Nurse-ER

RN Nursing

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides evaluation of assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Provides assistance to nursing peers as requested. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the nursing field.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Graduate of a nursing program is required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Experience :

Prior emergency or critical care nursing experience is preferred.

Licenses / Certificates :

Current Mississippi RN licensure is required. BLS is required upon hire; ACLS, PALS and CPI certifications are required within 6 months of hire / transfer into the position. TNCC is required within one 1year of hire / transfer into the position.

Working Conditions :

Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne / airborne disease; contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances; exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, chemicals and illness); subject to varying and unpredictable situations; able to handle emergency, crisis or pressured situations; subject to multiple interruptions; occasionally subject to extended or irregular hours; requires judgment / actions that impact patient outcomes.

VISUAL AND HEARING REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. May be in contact with patients in a wide variety of circumstances. Able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally subject to irregular hours. May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary.

General Duties

Standards for Customer Service

Standards for Safety

Standards of Employment

Standards of Quality Improvement / Innovation

Department / Job Specific Competencies