Assures optimum quality patient care by serving as a resource person for other staff members, patient and family; continuing professional and personal development, coordinating patient care with other departments and assisting the physician.

Performs assessment skills.Plans nursing care.Intervenes with appropriate action after needs are identified.Evaluates the assessment, planning and intervention process.Demonstrates professional and personal development.Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the age of patient served including adult and geriatric patients.

Reports to: Director of Emergency Services

Minimum EducationGraduate of a Program in Discipline - RequiredRequired SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days.Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - to be obtained within 1 year from date of hireTNCC or ITLS - to be obtained within 1 year from date of hirePALS - to be obtained within 1 year from date of hireRequired Licenses[West Virginia, United States] Other
Current licensure by WV State Board of Nursing.Minimum Work ExperiencePrevious experience in clinical trauma care preferred.
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