Staff nurse for emergency department job description
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Example staff nurse for emergency department requirements on a job description
Staff nurse for emergency department requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in staff nurse for emergency department job postings.
Sample staff nurse for emergency department requirements
- Active RN license
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- PALS certification
- At least 2 years of experience in emergency nursing
Sample required staff nurse for emergency department soft skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Empathy and compassion towards patients and their families
Staff nurse for emergency department job description example 1
Clinical Management Consultants staff nurse for emergency department job description
A reputable Medical Center that is committed to providing high quality healthcare in sunny, warm and coastal Southern California is now actively searching for an experienced Emergency Department ED Emergency Room ER Staff Nurse.
The Emergency Department ED Emergency Room ER Staff Nurse will be part of the Medical Center that looks for exceptional people who share its vision and values. Joining the prestigious team, you know that working in this healthcare organization is more than a job, it is a vocation and commitment to excellence. The healthcare professionals in the hospital have a unique opportunity to affect lives for the better every day.
Under the direction of the Emergency Services Nurse Director, the Emergency Department ED Emergency Room ER Staff Nurse will be responsible to provide, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided and is guided by the policies and procedures of the hospital. Emergency Department ED Emergency Room ER Staff Nurse will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct and indirect nursing care of the patient.
The Emergency Department ED Emergency Room ER Staff Nurse will contribute to nursing and the Hospital through support of philosophy, vision, objectives, educational and recertification efforts. The Emergency Department ED Emergency Room ER Staff Nurse will be accountable to assure that HCAHPS, patient and physician scores fall within acceptable ranges by providing service excellence.
The Emergency Department ED Emergency Room ER Staff Nurse will be responsible to follow all National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measure Initiatives to ensure compliance falls within acceptable ranges. Population served includes patients, family members other visitors, physicians, nursing team and other Hospital disciplines.
The hospital focuses on clearly defined goals that are developed to bring about exemplary patient care. It provides employees with the structure to achieve these goals by providing advanced technological systems, processes and practice; performance improvement and patient safety standards to foster positive patient outcomes; a collaborative practice model; evidence-based nursing practice; and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention.
The hospital also offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Join the prestigious team now!
The Emergency Department ED Emergency Room ER Staff Nurse will be part of the Medical Center that looks for exceptional people who share its vision and values. Joining the prestigious team, you know that working in this healthcare organization is more than a job, it is a vocation and commitment to excellence. The healthcare professionals in the hospital have a unique opportunity to affect lives for the better every day.
Under the direction of the Emergency Services Nurse Director, the Emergency Department ED Emergency Room ER Staff Nurse will be responsible to provide, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided and is guided by the policies and procedures of the hospital. Emergency Department ED Emergency Room ER Staff Nurse will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct and indirect nursing care of the patient.
The Emergency Department ED Emergency Room ER Staff Nurse will contribute to nursing and the Hospital through support of philosophy, vision, objectives, educational and recertification efforts. The Emergency Department ED Emergency Room ER Staff Nurse will be accountable to assure that HCAHPS, patient and physician scores fall within acceptable ranges by providing service excellence.
The Emergency Department ED Emergency Room ER Staff Nurse will be responsible to follow all National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measure Initiatives to ensure compliance falls within acceptable ranges. Population served includes patients, family members other visitors, physicians, nursing team and other Hospital disciplines.
The hospital focuses on clearly defined goals that are developed to bring about exemplary patient care. It provides employees with the structure to achieve these goals by providing advanced technological systems, processes and practice; performance improvement and patient safety standards to foster positive patient outcomes; a collaborative practice model; evidence-based nursing practice; and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention.
The hospital also offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Join the prestigious team now!
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Staff nurse for emergency department job description example 2
Baptist Health South Florida staff nurse for emergency department job description
Baptist Health has a commitment to strengthening the compassionate care we provide. With the addition of Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West, Baptist Health is able to provide the Palm Beach community expanded access to healthcare services.
Bethesda Hospitals East and West are two not-for-profit hospitals in Boynton Beach, Florida and are a part of Baptist Health South Florida, the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with more than 23,000 employees working across 11 hospital campuses and more than 100 outpatient facilities throughout Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. In 2016 we welcomed the newest weapon in the fight against cancer, the world-class Miami Cancer Institute and proton therapy center.
Baptist Health South Florida is once again one of the 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For! This is the 21st time Baptist Health has been recognized on the list. We have also been recognized for being among the best healthcare providers in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports in its 2020-2021 Best Hospitals report and have been honored as one of PEOPLE's 2020 50 Companies That Care by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work.
Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, on-site Early Learning Center for children, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why this is the best place to be your best!
Description:
The Quality Assurance Nurse assists with the data collection, report preparation and review of the quality and effectiveness of patient care provided by the Emergency Department staff. This RN also consistently provides discharge phone calls to discharged ED patients to facilitate the follow up and continuity of care in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Supervisor, management Team, physicians and staff.
Estimated salary range for this position is $68,244.80 - $88,718.24 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees: Bachelors Licenses & Certifications: Registered Nurse Additional Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Nursing - BSN required. Experience: 3-5 years of clinical emergency nursing. Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of evidence-based guidelines and standards of care. Knowledge in navigating electronic medical record and other computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Life Support Certificate (BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS) as per department standard. Minimum Required Experience:
Bethesda Hospitals East and West are two not-for-profit hospitals in Boynton Beach, Florida and are a part of Baptist Health South Florida, the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with more than 23,000 employees working across 11 hospital campuses and more than 100 outpatient facilities throughout Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. In 2016 we welcomed the newest weapon in the fight against cancer, the world-class Miami Cancer Institute and proton therapy center.
Baptist Health South Florida is once again one of the 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For! This is the 21st time Baptist Health has been recognized on the list. We have also been recognized for being among the best healthcare providers in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports in its 2020-2021 Best Hospitals report and have been honored as one of PEOPLE's 2020 50 Companies That Care by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work.
Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, on-site Early Learning Center for children, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why this is the best place to be your best!
Description:
The Quality Assurance Nurse assists with the data collection, report preparation and review of the quality and effectiveness of patient care provided by the Emergency Department staff. This RN also consistently provides discharge phone calls to discharged ED patients to facilitate the follow up and continuity of care in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Supervisor, management Team, physicians and staff.
Estimated salary range for this position is $68,244.80 - $88,718.24 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees: Bachelors Licenses & Certifications: Registered Nurse Additional Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Nursing - BSN required. Experience: 3-5 years of clinical emergency nursing. Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of evidence-based guidelines and standards of care. Knowledge in navigating electronic medical record and other computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Life Support Certificate (BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS) as per department standard. Minimum Required Experience:
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Staff nurse for emergency department job description example 3
Children's Hospital Colorado staff nurse for emergency department job description
Why Work at Children's....
Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 122 years. Founded in 1908, Children's Colorado is a leading pediatric network entirely devoted to the health and well-being of children. Continually recognized as one of the nation's outstanding hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Children's Colorado is known both for its nationally and internationally recognized medical, research and education programs as well as the full spectrum of everyday care for kids throughout Colorado and surrounding states. With more than 6,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties, Children's Colorado Network of Care includes its main campus, 16 Children's Care Centers and more than 400 outreach clinics.
A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.
Benefits
Benefits are offered for full-time and part-time employees. Childrens Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of Medical/Dental/Vision, flexible spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, additional insurance coverage includes: critical illness, permanent life, accident, hospital indemnity and legal insurance, 403(b) with 6% match, PTO, parental leave, wellness programs including peer support/resiliency programs, employee assistance program (EAP), team member gyms, Vitality gym rebate program and ongoing training and development including certification and tuition reimbursement.
Job Overview
Provides Family-Centered Care as demonstrated by recognizing the patient, family and/or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patients preferences, values, and needs. Assumes active role in clinical education of patients, families and staff. Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Integrates best current evidence with clinical expertise for delivery of optimal health care. Uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and uses improvement methods to test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems. Minimizes risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. Uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. Serves as an agent of change within the organization, as demonstrated by one of the following; involved in unit and/or organizational activities, professional development activities, maintain Magnet recognized certification, member of a professional organization and/ or active participant in community advocacy or volunteer activities.
Our emergency department has 53 beds: 35 medical, 8 obs, 5 intake, and 5 psych. Psych has the ability to flex into Obs or Medical as needed. Our attached Pediatric Mental Health Institute (PMHI) provides the highest quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families. Other differentiators include:
Our ED team received the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award (2019-2022) for improvement efforts including quality and safety initiatives, staff recognition and resiliency efforts, front-end improvement work and evidence-based practice work to include safely decreasing our restraint/seclusion hours. SANE certified co-workers. Magnet hospital since 2005 with shared governance on each shift including the ability to provide 1:1 input. Board-certified emergency physicians who practice "humble expertise," one of our core values. A specialized team of nurses, behavioral health clinicians, and consulting psychiatrists who have a passion for pediatric psych.
Additional Information
Department: Psych Emergency Department
Hours per week: 36, eligible for benefits
Shift: 1p-1a shift/Weekend and holiday requirements
Qualifications
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
EXPERIENCE One year of nursing experience.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S) Registered Nurse (RN) license; BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.
1 year of inpatient or ED psychiatric nursing experience strongly preferred, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMHN) certification preferred
Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 122 years. Founded in 1908, Children's Colorado is a leading pediatric network entirely devoted to the health and well-being of children. Continually recognized as one of the nation's outstanding hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Children's Colorado is known both for its nationally and internationally recognized medical, research and education programs as well as the full spectrum of everyday care for kids throughout Colorado and surrounding states. With more than 6,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties, Children's Colorado Network of Care includes its main campus, 16 Children's Care Centers and more than 400 outreach clinics.
A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.
Benefits
Benefits are offered for full-time and part-time employees. Childrens Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of Medical/Dental/Vision, flexible spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, additional insurance coverage includes: critical illness, permanent life, accident, hospital indemnity and legal insurance, 403(b) with 6% match, PTO, parental leave, wellness programs including peer support/resiliency programs, employee assistance program (EAP), team member gyms, Vitality gym rebate program and ongoing training and development including certification and tuition reimbursement.
Job Overview
Provides Family-Centered Care as demonstrated by recognizing the patient, family and/or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patients preferences, values, and needs. Assumes active role in clinical education of patients, families and staff. Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Integrates best current evidence with clinical expertise for delivery of optimal health care. Uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and uses improvement methods to test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems. Minimizes risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. Uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. Serves as an agent of change within the organization, as demonstrated by one of the following; involved in unit and/or organizational activities, professional development activities, maintain Magnet recognized certification, member of a professional organization and/ or active participant in community advocacy or volunteer activities.
Our emergency department has 53 beds: 35 medical, 8 obs, 5 intake, and 5 psych. Psych has the ability to flex into Obs or Medical as needed. Our attached Pediatric Mental Health Institute (PMHI) provides the highest quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families. Other differentiators include:
Our ED team received the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award (2019-2022) for improvement efforts including quality and safety initiatives, staff recognition and resiliency efforts, front-end improvement work and evidence-based practice work to include safely decreasing our restraint/seclusion hours. SANE certified co-workers. Magnet hospital since 2005 with shared governance on each shift including the ability to provide 1:1 input. Board-certified emergency physicians who practice "humble expertise," one of our core values. A specialized team of nurses, behavioral health clinicians, and consulting psychiatrists who have a passion for pediatric psych.
Additional Information
Department: Psych Emergency Department
Hours per week: 36, eligible for benefits
Shift: 1p-1a shift/Weekend and holiday requirements
Qualifications
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
EXPERIENCE One year of nursing experience.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S) Registered Nurse (RN) license; BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.
1 year of inpatient or ED psychiatric nursing experience strongly preferred, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMHN) certification preferred
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024