Registered Nurse - Emergency
About The Position
Provides professional nursing care while practicing legal nursing responsibilities as indicated by the Nurse Practice Act. The position is in the Emergency Department and is scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, primarily rotating days and evenings, for 36 hours per week and 72 hours per pay period. Every other weekend and holidays are required. In the absence of qualified candidates meeting the stated experience criteria, applicants who are graduates of an accredited professional school of nursing and hold the required nursing licensure and Basic Cardiac Life Support may be considered; applicable training and orientation will be provided.
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 in the Emergency Department.
- Practice legal nursing responsibilities as indicated by the Nurse Practice Act.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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