Emergency Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Prior RN nursing experience required.
• Possesses organizational skills necessary in fast paced, high stress critical care setting.
• Demonstrates ability to properly assess patient chief complaint in order to prioritize patient needs according to severity of illness/injury and needs.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of nursing principles as well as hospital and ED policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to provide quality patient care in a high stress environment.
• Communicates and works effectively with people.
• Basic computer skills.
• Current SC Nursing License or Multi-state license or temporary SC license.
• BLS required.
• ACLS required (Upon initial hire, employee has six months to obtain).
• PALS required (Upon initial hire, employee has six months to obtain).
• Must complete NIMS Training, IS100, IS200 and IS700a within the first 90 days of hire or transfer to the ER or provide completion certificate.
• Able to pass employee physical prior to orientation.
• Able to maintain emotional stability.
• Must be in good physical condition to meet the demands of an active position, including extensive walking, moderate sitting, standing and lifting.
• Physically able to perform CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Priority given to ED or critical care nursing experience.
• New RN graduates with prior experience as an LPN, EMT or who have non-RN, but closely related experience may be considered.
• Certification in TNCC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient chief complaint to prioritize patient needs according to severity of illness/injury.
• Provide quality patient care in a high-stress environment.
• Communicate and work effectively with people.
• Perform CPR.
• Potentially assist with lifting and handling of heavy patients.