Registered Nurse - Emergency

Heritage Valley Health System • Sewickley Heights, PA

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About The Position

Provides professional nursing care while practicing legal nursing responsibilities as indicated by the Nurse Practice Act. This is a full-time Emergency Department position working 36 hours per week in three 12-hour shifts. Shifts rotate across days, evenings, and nights; steady night shifts are available if preferred. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage is required in accordance with the time and attendance policy.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure and other state licensure as required.
• One year of Emergency Department or Critical Care experience, or two years of telemetry nursing experience; three years of Medical-Surgical Nursing experience will also be considered.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support within the six-month introductory period.
• Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support within one year of the start date.
• Successfully complete applicable clearances outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
• Two years of acute care nursing experience and two years of Emergency Department experience.
• Certification in an Emergency Department specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care.
• Practice legal nursing responsibilities as indicated by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Work rotating weekend and holiday coverage as required by the time and attendance policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree