Staff Nurse-Emergency Department-Night Shift
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) operates as a key member of the health care team using the nursing process, clinical skills and leadership to direct, provide and evaluate age/population specific patient care according to the department's scope of service. Analyze patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. • Responsibilities: The ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients are key customers. Patients, families and the other members of the healthcare team, as key customers, are provided with cost efficient care with excellent clinical outcomes, provided by a team member who understands and respects each member of the multidiscipline team and interacts with other team members and customers in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner. • Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT • None required for beginning nurse/new graduates. Requirements for specialty areas are defined as 1-2 years of experience in specialty area or related clinical experience. LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION • Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina; BLS certification, ACLS certification within one year. Additional certifications such as PALS, TNCC, and ENPC encouraged but not required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS • Good interpersonal, communication, and observation skills are essential. Communicates clearly and concisely verbally and in writing. Exposure to and basic skills in use of clinical computer system. Strong focus on customer service. WORK ENVIRONMENT • Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious diseases requires the use of protective equipment. Exposed to other hazards such as radiation, toxic waste, and chemical hazards based on the department. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT • Requires a range of physical activity from sedentary work to heavy work. This includes sitting, standing, walking and lifting patients and objects throughout the shift. Job Details Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Emergency Dept Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Night Job Location of Job: LENOIR MEM Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Apply tot his job Apply To this Job