Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room (7p-7a) - Emergency Room

Company: Washington Regional
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: March 31, 2021

Job Description:

Job Posting: Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room (7p-7a) Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington Regional Medical Center - Fayetteville, AR Department: Emergency Room Shift: 12 hour shifts FTE: Job Number: JO-2103-41961 Date Posted: 3/16/2021 Categories: Licensed Nurses POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for coordinating the total nursing care of assigned patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. The RN is responsible for delegating to and supervising the job classes of: student nurse, Nurse Tech II, Phlebotomists, ER Techs, and unit secretary. The RN assists in the orientation of new staff and clinical supervision of nursing students. The RN assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals. This position has exposure to body fluids, radiation and communicable disease. The majority of work time is spent standing and/or walking of short distances, with frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting of up to 100 lbs., as well as occasional carrying of up to 25 lbs. A culturally and linguistically diverse patient population is served including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics, with the majority being adults and geriatrics.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Arkansas RN license or licensed in a state that has enacted the RN/LPN NLC, and CPR.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL AND SKILL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed to work in the state of Arkansas or licensed in a state that has enacted the RN/LPN NLC. This position also requires the completion of basic dysrhythmia*, as well as certification in ACLS* and must be maintained once initial class is completed. PALS and TNCC certifications preferred.

* within 18 months of DOH/transfer, certification must be maintained once completed.

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