Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
Hamilton Health Care System
Dalton, GA

RN - Emergency Room - Full Time (63305, 63993)

Title: Registered Staff Nurse Department: Emergency Care Department JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Clinical Manager, utilizes the nursing process in the care of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients experiencing both acute and chronic changes in the normal health process. Demonstrates professional growth and development by assuming Clinical Manager responsibilities as requested and/or in preparation for advancement of Level II. Qualifications JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing and as evidenced by primary source of verification. Licensure: Current RN License in the State of Georgia or current temporary permit, American Heart Association BLS CPR required. ACLS, PALS, Basic Arrhythmia, Moderate/Deep Sedation and TNCC preferred. Experience: One year of experience in an acute health care setting preferred. Skills: Nursing skills as defined in the Law Governing the Practice of Nursing in Georgia. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS Works in typical acute health care setting with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients who are experiencing a wide range of medical and/or surgical problems. Required to work flexible schedule including weekends. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.