RN-Emergency Department at Forrest General Hospital – Hattiesburg, Mississippi

The ED Staff Nurse renders nursing care and related assistance to Emergency Department patients, with patient-centered care being a primary responsibility. Responsible for assessment of the patient and, in conjunction with the physician, provide medical and nursing care for each and every patient. Utilize the nursing process in assessment planning, intervention, evaluation, and teaching in providing patient care. Knows and supports the philosophy and objectives of the Emergency Department. Works under the direction of the Patient Care Coordinator and is ultimately accountable and responsible to the Nurse Manager. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.

Performance Expectations:

Demonstrates critical thinking abilities and demonstrates the ability to care for the Trauma, Stroke, Sepsis, and STEMI patient according to policy and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to care for the cardiac patient and identify lethal cardiac dysrhythmias. Demonstrates the ability to perform cardioversion, defibrillation and transcutaneous pacing. Demonstrates the ability to assist with set up and maintenance for sterile field during procedures. Demonstrates the ability to assist with cardioversion for atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation. Demonstrates insertion and removal of a peripheral IV and initiates IV therapy in accordance with standards, policies and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to perform moderate sedation. Demonstrates the ability to perform as a Triage nurse. Demonstrates the ability to collect evidence, following all state, federal and/or hospital regulations.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program required.

Work Experience:

Emergency or medical-surgical experience preferred, not required.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

NIH Stroke Scale

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Pediatric Advance Life Support

Within 180 Days of Employment

Required

Trauma Nursing Core Course

Within 1 Year of Employment

Required

Neonatal Resuscitation

Within 90 Days of Employment

Preferred

Moderate Sedation

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Telemetry Nurse Education

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform tasks quickly, cooperate with others, take orders and follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, understands emotional stress of patients, families, and other staff during emergency or crisis situations, understands and utilizes appropriate coping mechanisms in dealing with death and dying.