Description
:The Emergency Department nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The ED nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The ED nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.Education:
Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Experience:
Preferred: Previous nursing experience
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates effective leadership abilities
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Required: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire and must obtain PALS within one year of hire
Required: Must obtain ENPC within 12 months of hire
ENPC is required to be Primary RN for emergent pediatric care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.
Required: TNCC must be obtained within 12 months of hire
TNCC is required to be Primary RN in trauma care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.
Required: NRP Certification within 1 year of hire, then renew every two years
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