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Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.  In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needs

• Uses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care

• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care

• Facilitates a safe environment

• Maintains required competencies

• Functions as charge nurse as assigned

• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care

• Administers medication as ordered by physician

• Recognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriately

• Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff

• Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators

• Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services

• Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients

• Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: 

• Associates Degree in Nursing required

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred

• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure

Unit Description:

• The Emergency Department (ED) provides high-quality, compassionate emergency care to patients presenting with a variety of acute medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions
• The unit consists of 12-22 treatment beds.  We provide care across all phases of emergency service — triage, stabilization, treatment, and disposition (admission, transfer, or discharge)
• Our patient population includes pediatric, adult, and geriatric individuals, encompassing both low-acuity and high-acuity presentations. We are committed to delivering timely, patient-centered care in a community-focused environment
• Our Care Team is composed of Registered Nurses, paramedics, certified nursing assistants, physicians, and advanced practice providers, all working collaboratively to provide safe, efficient, and quality care
• Our PCM, department educator, and Charge Nurses are available to support staff with education, clinical guidance, and access to policies, protocols, and resources
• Our electronic medical record system is EPIC
• Experience in hospital and emergency settings preferred
• Weekend and holiday rotations are scheduled according to departmental needs and staffing guidelines. No mandatory on-call or over-time requirements

Work Experience: 

• Experience in hospital and emergency settings preferred

• 1 year of experience or greater in ED/ER or Med-Surg

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills 

• Verbal and written skills required 

• Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills

• Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements: 

• Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs 

• Visual acuity for observation of patients 

• Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting 

• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

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