Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Full Time
Job Description
Job Description:
Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation and job descriptions. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies. Responds to emergency calls, assists ambulance team in performance of medical services and safe transportation of patients to medical facilities.Education Qualifications:
- BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
- Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year
- Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS) certification within 1 year
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification within 2 years
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within 2 years
Essentia Health St. Mary's- Detroit Lakes has earned the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes is the second hospital in Minnesota and one of only 248 facilities worldwide to receive this designation.
The Pathway to Excellence program recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate a commitment to establishing the foundation of a healthy workplace for staff. To receive this prestigious honor, hospitals must undergo a rigorous process to meet the required elements of performance to promote a healthy and positive work environment and improve nursing practice. This includes the submission and review of in-depth documentation, a nurse survey showing positive feedback from our nurses and review from the ANCC.