Emergency Department (ED) RN

TieTalent; Onycha (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for the total care of clients. This role involves assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, along with supervising other staff. Candidates must have an Associate's degree, relevant certifications, and the ability to work flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Alabama.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assumes principal responsibility for total care of assigned clients.
• Supervises licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel.
• Initiates health care training and education for clients/families.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to function effectively in stressful situations

Responsibility and accountability

Cognitive and practical ability

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Description

The registered nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total care of assigned clients in the respective unit. This nurse is responsible for assessment, reassessment, establishment of nursing diagnoses, formulation of the written plan of care, implementation of care, and evaluation of care. The nurse initiates health care training and education to the client/family as required, supporting and fostering the goals of Andalusia Health and the Department of Nursing. The registered nurse demonstrates awareness of ongoing needs of the unit and provides leadership and direction to other team members to maintain optimal standards of nursing care. The position is accountable for supervising other licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel in the assigned units. Flexibility in scheduling is required, including the ability to work all shift patterns such as weekends and holidays, to ensure continuity of care and appropriate nursing coverage for all patients of Andalusia Health. The registered nurse provides care to all patient populations, considering age-specificity and diagnosis.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Associate's degree required.

Required Skills

• Ability to function effectively in stressful situations.
• Verbal communication skills to present information and ideas related to nursing theory and practice.
• Responsibility and accountability to provide, delegate, and coordinate nursing care on assigned units, demonstrating leadership qualities.
• Cognitive and practical ability to provide appropriate nursing care considering patient age and diagnosis, utilizing the full nursing process: assessment/reassessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Licenses

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama.

Additional Requirements

• BLS/CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of employment.