RN, PRN, Emergency Dept, EWCH, Murphy, NC

Erlanger Health System • Murphy, NC

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About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. The RN provides direct and indirect care in the emergency care setting that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. Triages patients safely, rapidly and accurately. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. The RN communicates with physicians about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies and is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Responsible for meeting the established Nursing Standards of Practice for assigned patients, for managing supplies, medications and equipment in the department, and for promoting teamwork within and with other departments.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• One year medical/surgical acute care experience.
• Current, unrestricted North Carolina RN licensure or Multi-State Nursing Compact Licensure.
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.
• ACLS required within 6 months and maintain ongoing thereafter.
• PALS required within 6 months and maintain ongoing thereafter.
• TNCC or comparable education within 1 year and maintain ongoing thereafter.
• De-escalation training/certification (example: CPI) within 6 months and maintain ongoing thereafter.
• NIHSS required prior to completion of departmental orientation and maintain ongoing thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an Accredited four year Nursing Program (BSN).
• Previous emergency, critical care nursing or paramedic experience.
• MICN and CEN certification encouraged after two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care to patients in the emergency care setting.
• Triage patients safely, rapidly, and accurately.
• Determine priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patient's status and diagnostic results.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition.
• Manage supplies, medications, and equipment in the department.
• Promote teamwork within and with other departments.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees