ED Registered Nurse - FT

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

1d•$48 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

Requirements

Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.
Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations.
Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.
SAFE class or organization approved workplace violence training or obtain within 6 months of hire.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support card or obtain within 6 months of hire.
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nurses’ Association Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course card or obtain within 1 year of hire.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) card for initial certification or obtain within 1 year of hire.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
Recent emergency nurse experience.
Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience.
Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids.
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
Requires frequent use of personal computer.
Must demonstrate manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

National certification in emergency nursing (CEN or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

Applies the nursing process to the care of patients.
Teaches patients and significant others.
Documents patient care in the medical record.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.