Emergency Nurse

Overview:

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U. S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Assess and manage patients with varying acuity and conditions, from minor to urgent, across all populations and age groups.
Provide stabilization and emergency care for patients to include special procedures such as triage, orthopedic splinting, cardiac pacing, cardioversion and defibrillation; eyes, ears, nose and throat procedures, wound repair, complex medication administration, cardio-respiratory resuscitation, gynecological and obstetrical procedures and management of psychiatric emergencies.
Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications.
Prepares patient for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs.
Demonstrates competent professional nursing practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth.
Provides health care education and guidance to patients and families.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. Previous E.D. experience current within the last 2 years preferred, OR Critical care experience, current within the last 2 years preferred, OR New graduate or RNs without E.D. or Critical Care experience AND successful completion of the E.D. residency program.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification within sixty days of hire, and maintained as current thereafter.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare BLS Certification.
• Completion of a NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider) class is required at sites that do not provide labor and delivery services within twelve months of date of hire and must be maintained as current thereafter.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) within twelve months of date of hire. Certification must be maintained as current thereafter.
• National Institutes of Health Strokes Scale (NIHSS) certification within six months of date of hire, and maintained as current thereafter.
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Certification (ENPC) OR Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within twelve months of date of hire. Certification(s) must be maintained as current thereafter.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and/or Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification is preferred.

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