What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Emergency (Casual) position at AHN?
Department: Emergency
Work Hours: Casual position working 16 hours per four-week schedule in the Emergency Department. Can work a combination of 4, 8 or 12 hour shifts based on department availability. Rotating days/evening/nights, based on department variability. Requires one winter holiday AND one summer holiday per calendar year.
Provides professional nursing care practicing legal nursing responsibilities as indicated by the Nurse Practice Act.
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing, current Pennsylvania licensure, other state licensure as required.
One year Emergency Department or Critical Care experience or two years of telemetry nursing experience. Will consider three years of experience in Medical Surgical Nursing.
Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support must obtain within 6-month introductory period.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within one year of start date.
Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.
Preferred
Bachelors of Science Degree in nursing.
Two years of acute care nursing experience and two years of Emergency Department experience.
Certification in ED specialty area.
* In the absence of qualified candidates in the above referenced areas, will consider applicants with Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing, current Pennsylvania licensure, other state licensure as required. Basic Cardiac Life Support. Applicable training and orientation will be provided.