Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Goldsboro, North Carolina
University of North Carolina Health Care System - 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Goldsboro, North Carolina
Specialty: Nursing: RN - Emergency Department
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards in a hospital setting. Responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process.

Essential Duties

• Participate in identifying and meeting own learning needs; attend education programs.
• Use patient education materials relevant to the patient population with assistance.
• Assess readiness to learn and developmental level of patients/families/caregivers.
• Identify expected patient outcomes and participate in revising plans of care as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate patient care and promote continuity.
• Demonstrate competence in caring for patients with complex problems, including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects.
• Perform bedside point of care testing as required.
• Follow healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
• Organize and prioritize care based on patient and family needs.
• Consult appropriate resources timely for complex care issues or discharge planning.
• Develop professional growth goals and participate in unit goals and performance improvement activities.
• Use effective communication systems and promote cost-effective care.
• Provide feedback to co-workers and promote a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment.
• Recognize and prioritize patient care needs from complex data.
• Assess and anticipate discharge needs; build relationships with families to support advocacy.
• Collaborate with patients/families to prepare or update care plans, considering cultural and ethnic issues.
• Prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
• Engage in research by reading relevant journals and contributing ideas/questions to staff.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience.

Education Requirements

• Nursing Diploma OR
• ADN or ASN from an accredited school of Nursing.

Preferred:

• BSN or MSN from an accredited school of Nursing.

Certifications & Licensure

• Licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA or ARC).

This position is ideal for nurses seeking to work in an emergency department setting with opportunities for professional growth and interdisciplinary collaboration.