Job detail

RN | Baylor Weekend 7p-7a | EMERGENCY ROOM

Union General Hospital

#Registered Nurse #CNA #Interdisciplinary Team #RN #ACLS #CPR #LPN #Patient Safety #PALS #ER

Quick overview

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care that ensures safety and well-being, potentially serving as a Charge Nurse to make assignments and guide personnel like LPNs and CNAs. This role involves direct patient care, assisting with orientation, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate shift operations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Professional Nursing, ideally holding an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, and must be licensed by the State of Georgia. Desirable experience includes at least one year in a hospital or medically related environment, preferably with Emergency Room experience, along with required certifications like CPR and ACLS.

associate degreebachelor degreeWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPhysical StaminaComputer ProficiencyStress ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationDirect Patient CarePatient Care DeliveryStaff AssignmentPatient LiftingEmotional MaturityPersonnel GuidanceER ExperienceShift CoordinationCharge Nurse RoleNew Staff Orientation

Job description

RN Position Purpose

Responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients.
Makes staff assignments as directed if serving in a Charge Nurse Role.
Gives guidance and direction to personnel - LPN's, CNA's, and non-licensed personnel, provides direct patient care, assists in new staff orientation and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
Assist in coordinating the operation of a shift on the nursing unit.
This should be performed under the direction of the Nurse Manager and in accordance with the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act.
Must be proficient in verbal and written communication.
Must be able to work at a personal computer.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and to be able to lift, push, bend and carry loads of up to 50 pounds; must be able to lift and move patients.
Must be able to concentrate despite frequent interruptions.
Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress.

Requirements

Education - Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.

Minimum of Associates Degree of Nursing - Preferred Bachelors Degree of Nursing

Experience

Desirable characteristics include at least 1 year of experience in a hospital or medically related environment with ER experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificates - Registered and Licensed by the State of Georgia. Current certification in CPR, or completion of CPR course (AHA) within 60 days of employment, ACLS certification, or ACLS obtained within 90 days of employment. PALS preferred.

Working Conditions - Must be proficient in verbal and written communication.
Must be able to work at a personal computer.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and to be able to lift, push, bend and carry loads of up to 50 pounds; must be able to lift and move patients.
Must be able to concentrate despite frequent interruptions.
Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress.