Description
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Summary
Uses sound clinical judgement, critical thinking and nursing process to provide direct and indirect patient care.
Assesses, monitors, plans and takes appropriate action to prevent potential physiological and/or psychosocial complications while promoting an optimal level of health.
Is accountable for integration of patient care of all clinical providers within their scope of practice, licensure, relevant education and experience.
Maintains positive interaction with patient, significant others and members of the health care team to effectively provide quality care.
Works effectively with others to achieve a perception of professionalism, superior service and teamwork.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of nursing theory at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited educational program in nursing.
State of Michigan Registered Nursing License.
American Heart Association BLS certification at time of hire and renewed every 2 years.
If the RN has successfully completed an American Heart Association ACLS course that includes BLS (e.
g.
, Baker), a separate BLS certification is not required.
American Heart Association ACLS within 6 months of start date and renewed every 2 years.
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of start date.
NIMS training courses: ICS-100 and FEMA IS-700 within 3 months of start date.
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) within one year of hire.
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with healthcare team, patients and caregivers.
Critical thinking skills necessary to assess, plan, direct and delegate emergent patient care.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to lift and maneuver equipment; ability to position and transfer patients using assistive devices and proper body mechanics.
Ability to utilize sensory skills for clinical and environmental assessment.
Ability to provide care for patients in the following age groups per unit scope of service: Infant - Birth to 1 year; Child – 2 to 12 years; Adolescent – 13 to 18 years; Adult – 19 to 65 years; Geriatric – over 65
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