RN - ED - FT - Shift Varies

Vitruvian Health

About The Position

The ER Nurse, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and nursing supervisor, is responsible for nursing care and direction of patient care in the emergency department. The RN delivers care based on the needs of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and demonstrates an interest in a patient-centered approach to total nursing care. The RN demonstrates cooperation, flexibility, and resourcefulness when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel. The role is responsible for planning, supervising, and evaluating patient nursing care and correlating the nursing process with the medical plan of care and applicable policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing, verified by state licensure.
Current Tennessee or Compact State registered nurse license.
BLS certification required upon hire.
ACLS and PALS certifications required within 6 months of assignment to the Emergency Department.

Nice To Haves

Nursing diploma preferred.
Two years of experience in a hospital or medical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to emergency department patients across infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.
Direct, plan, supervise, and evaluate patient nursing care.
Correlate the nursing process with the medical plan of care and applicable policies.
Demonstrate a patient-centered approach to total nursing care.
Work cooperatively and flexibly with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel.