RN 5 Emergency Dept DOW in Dowagiac , Michigan at Beacon Health System

PRN, weekend position. Weekends and holiday per unit rotation.

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities:

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • One or more of the following:
    • Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Trauma Nurse obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Advanced Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Trauma obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Emergency Nursing Pediatrics.

Education:

• The Registered Nurse must have an Associates of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS) or RN Diploma at start date.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. AND 2 years current Emergency Department experience required.
• If no qualified applicants apply may be willing to consider applicants without experience.