RN - Emergency Dept, Variable at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department provides comprehensive nursing care to patients of all ages, utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. The nurse must adhere to organizational policies and standards while ensuring quality patient care through effective coordination of staff activities. A current Georgia RN license and BLS certification are mandatory, along with a nursing degree, with preference for those having hospital experience and advanced certifications.
Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR: The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of a nursing program
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:New Graduates of a nursing program eligible
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Bachelor's degree preferred. Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, nursing care, patient assessment, BLS certification, hospital nursing, healthcare, patient care, nursing degree, Georgia RN license