Job Location : Rocky Gap,VA, USA
Description:
Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice in an emergent care environment.Able to recognize, triage, assess, and effectively treat life-threatening conditions.
Reports to: Director of ER
Qualifications:
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required License/CertificationCertifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hireAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)PALS within 90 days of date of hireHandle with Care within one year of date of hireConscious Sedation competency completion required within 90 days of date of hireLicensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of VA, or Compact licensure as a Registered Nurse which includes the Commonwealth of VA, and in good standing with the Board.
Minimum EducationBachelor's degree preferred
Minimum Work ExperienceOne year of previous experience in an ER as an RN strongly preferred.
Ability to regularly accept on-call assignments and ability to report to hospital within 30 minutes of notification.