Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), obtained within six (6) months from date of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), obtained within six (6) months from date of hire OR Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), obtained within six (6) months from date of hire
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), per Trauma Rules obtain within eighteen (18) months from date of hire OR Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN), per Trauma Rules obtain within eighteen (18) months from date of hire
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Basic preferred
Forensic Evidence Collection Part 1 through Health.edu, obtained within two years from date of hire
Forensic Evidence Collection Part 2 through Health.edu, obtained within two years from date of hire
Communicate verbally and in writing in English
Competent in dosage calculations
Basic statistical concepts
Responds to unusual or varied situations that are not covered by existing standards, procedures and precedents
Responsibilities
Completes comprehensive assessment of inpatients upon admission and change in condition
Completes a focused assessment of patients each shift
Assures the completion of focused assessment throughout shift by Licensed Vocational Nurses and graduate nurses
Makes patient assignments in accordance with identified patient needs and documented competencies of nursing personnel
Establish, implement, evaluate and document patient plan of care and services
Provide education to staff, patient and family members promoting improvements in health care delivery
Administers transfusions of blood and blood products and patient medication administration as needed
Advocate for patient
Triage, assess and record patient’s history, signs and symptoms
Evaluate and report patient status according to standardized format
Perform point of care diagnostic tests, such as, EKG and glucometer readings
Continually monitor to assure medical provider’s orders for the patient’s care are being carried out
Inform medical provider of any changes in patient status
Provides oversight of nursing personnel (and EMS personnel, if relevant) and all clinical care provided
Interact with patients, family members, medical providers and ancillary personnel on a continuous basis
Carry out procedures for admitting, transferring or discharging patients
Knows and complies with practice standards of the state board of nursing
Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested or required
Desired Qualifications
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Basic preferred