FT Emergency Department Weekend Warrior Registered Nurse

Shift:                          6:30pm – 7:00am

Status:                       Full-Time; 4 x 12-hour weekend shifts per biweekly pay period

Weekends:                Yes

Holidays:                   Yes

This position will alternate between Friday, Saturday, and Sundays but will work 4 shifts per pay. This position will only work the holiday if it falls on a weekend, unless mutually agreed upon with the manager. Weekend warriors are not eligible for Birthday Holiday. Employee will receive Full-time benefits. This position will report to the Director of ER.

Experience/Qualifications:

· Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing/College of Nursing.

· Current Ohio RN licensure.

· CPR/BLS required within 90 days. 

· ACLS certification required

· PALS certification required 

· NRP certification required within 1 year.  

· TNCC certification preferred but will be required within 2 years of hire. 

· Minimum of 1 year of ER experience is required.

· Must be well-versed and understand the triage process. 

· Training in IV ultrasound placement is a plus. 

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Responsibilities:

· Responsible for delivery of patient care through the use of the nursing process, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

· Primary focus is care of Telemetry, Medical/Surgical, Pediatric, and ICU patients as applicable.

· Demonstrates basic clinical skills in the assessment and delivery of care for patients of all ages.

· Demonstrates excellence in multisystem assessments, clinical performance, and critical thinking.

· Works closely with patients and families, often one-on-one with teaching.

· Knowledge to assist with invasive procedures.

· Use of monitoring equipment and the analyzation and interpretation of data.

· Demonstrates strong leadership skills with the ability to implement ACLS protocols and functions independently in critical and emergency situations.

· Ability to appropriately delegate to unlicensed personal and oversee the care they provide.

Skill/Ability:

· Individual is self-motivated with strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and functions as a team player.

· Must demonstrate effective communication and maintain professional composure in emergency situations with individuals of all ages.

· Must be able to demonstrate compassion with patients and families in crisis situations.

· Basic clinical skills in assessment and delivery of care for patients of all ages.

· Ability to think critically including interpretation, analysis, and evaluation.

· Positive service oriented interpersonal, written and verbal skills. 

· Computer and keyboarding skills.

· Provide patient teaching and collaborate with other health care disciplines to provide quality care.

· Ability to demonstrate competencies in ED policies and procedures as outlined in the ED Orientation Program prior to the completion of orientation.

· Occasionally, lifts and carries weights up to 50 pounds.

· Performs other duties as assigned in the Emergency Department and/or as needed.