Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Department : Emergency Department

Daily Work Times : 1p-1 : 30a / 3p-3a

Shift : Mid-Shift

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours : 48

Position Summary :

Collaborates with physician to provide a plan of care that will return the patient to optimal health. Provides bedside nursing care and carries out medical orders. Delegates to and oversees Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Associate, OB Care Associate, Surgical Service Assistant, Nursing Clerk and Psychiatric Tech functions. Responsible for evaluating effectiveness of care plan.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Assumes responsibility for a leadership role encompassing :

Integrating evidence-based knowledge into practice.

Delegation and coordination of tasks and assignments of nursing care.

Facilitates / participates in patient conferences.

Identifies and provides the means to meet patients’ ongoing and discharge / transfer teaching needs by communicating with the appropriate resource persons and attending discharge / transfer planning conferences.

Assumes the responsibility for professional growth by seeking out educational opportunities and utilizing programs in the hospital or elsewhere in the community.

Teaches and / or guides professional and ancillary personnel.

Precepts / mentors new employees and students.

Functions as a team leader to ensure proper patient placement and delegation of assignments.

Qualifications - External

Qualifications : Required :

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holding a current license to practice in the state of Michigan

BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification

Must satisfactorily complete ACLS course and Basic Neuroscience course; required within the first 6 months year of hire / transfer

Must satisfactorily complete first available Basic Dysrhythmia course

Must complete TNCC (Trauma Nurse Certification) within (1) one year of hire or transfer

Must complete ENPC within (2) two year of hire or transfer

Preferred :

Six months experience in an acute care setting or equivalent preferred

Critical Care Nurse Preferred

Additional Information

Schedule : Part-time

Requisition ID : 25004929

Daily Work Times : 1p-1 : 30a / 3p-3a

Hours Per Pay Period : 48

On Call : No

Weekends : Yes