Registered Nurse Emergency Department, Abbeville Area Medical Center

Job Description

Job Description

11am-11pm-every other weekend, then rotate off for 7 days, includes call shifts, rotating holidays

Minimum Education Requirement

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

Minimum Experience Requirement

Priority given to ED or critical care nursing experience. Prior RN nursing experience required. New RN graduates with prior experience as an LPN, EMT or who have non-RN, but closely related experience may be considered for this position. Possesses organizational skills necessary in fast paced, high stress critical care setting. Demonstrates ability to properly assess patient chief complaint in order to prioritize patient needs according to severity of illness / injury and needs. Possesses a thorough knowledge of nursing principles as well as hospital and ED policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to provide quality patient care in a high stress environment; communicates and works effectively with people; Basic computer skills.

Minimum License Requirement

Current SC Nursing License or Multi-state license or temporary SC license, BLS, ACLS and PALS are required. Certification in TNCC is preferred. (Upon initial hire, employee has six months to obtain ACLS and PALS). Must complete NIMS Training, IS100, IS200 and IS700a within the first 90 days of hire or transfer to the ER or provide completion certificate. http : / / training.fema.gov / IS / NIMS.asp