RN - EMERGENCY ROOM - Union General - Full Time

Union General Hospital • Blairsville, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients. Makes staff assignments as directed if serving in a Charge Nurse Role. Gives guidance and direction to personnel - LPN's, CNA's, and non-licensed personnel, provides direct patient care, assists in new staff orientation and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs. Assist in coordinating the operation of a shift on the nursing unit. This should be performed under the direction of the Nurse Manager and in accordance with the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

• Minimum 1yr nursing experience required.
• Must be proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to work at a personal computer.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift, push, bend and carry loads of up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to lift and move patients.
• Must be able to concentrate despite frequent interruptions.
• Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress.
• Current RN license in state of GA or compact RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Minimum of Associates Degree of Nursing.
• Current certification in CPR, or completion of CPR course (AHA) within 60 days of employment.
• ACLS certification, or ACLS obtained within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• ER experience preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS required or within 90 days of hire.
• TNCC and ENPC preferred.
• Bachelors Degree of Nursing.
• PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients.
• Makes staff assignments as directed if serving in a Charge Nurse Role.
• Gives guidance and direction to personnel - LPN's, CNA's, and non-licensed personnel.
• Provides direct patient care.
• Assists in new staff orientation.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
• Assists in coordinating the operation of a shift on the nursing unit.

What This Job Offers

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