Staff Nurse II (Emergency Services)

Quick Facts

• Role: Staff Nurse II (Emergency Services)
• Setting: Emergency Services (primary patient nurse)
• Schedule: Evenings, part-time; variable days; every other weekend

Description

The Staff Nurse II in Emergency Services is a registered nurse responsible and accountable for managing the overall nursing care provided to patients from admission to discharge. The nurse ensures patient safety, comfort, hygiene, and protection, and responds to medical and environmental emergencies. Work is performed using the nursing process and within department and medical center policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing care from admission to discharge, ensuring competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection; perform disease prevention and restorative measures
• Respond to medical and environmental emergencies

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• BSN preferred
• Minimum one year of current experience in the specialty area
• RN state licensure
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification preferred upon hire and/or within 2 weeks of starting orientation

Benefits

• Benefits available