RN, PRN, Same Day Care, EWCH, Murphy, NC

Erlanger • Murphy, TX

4d • Onsite

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, that enter the emergency care system. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. The RN communicates with Emergency Department 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 Emergency 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 certification.
• Required to obtain Pediatrics and trauma certifications during the first year of employment.
• North Carolina licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-North Carolina residents.

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

• Direct and/or indirect care of the patient.
• Provide direct and indirect care in the emergency care setting.
• Triage patients safely, rapidly and accurately.
• Determine priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system.
• Communicate with Emergency Department physicians about changes in patient�s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Meet the established Emergency Nursing Standards of Practice for assigned patients.
• Manage supplies, medications and equipment in the department.
• Promote teamwork within and with other departments.

What This Job Offers

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