POSITION: Emergency Department NurseThe Emergency Department Nurse is responsible for providing age appropriateemergent and non-emergent nursing care to all patients in the emergencydepartment. The Emergency Department Nurse must be able to functionindependently or as a member of a team to meet the needs of the patient. TheEmergency Department Nurse must possess advanced knowledge and skills in thetreatment of pediatric patients, trauma patients, critically ill orinjured patients, and assist the physician in all forms of medicalresuscitation. The Emergency Department Nurse needs to be able to prioritizepatients' care, and anticipate the needs of patients. The EmergencyDepartment Nurse must possess advanced assessment skills and triage skills. Asa member of the health care team, serves to meet the needs of the patient,their family and other members of the community by providing quality nursingcare and emotional or spiritual support in times of crisis.

　　DUTIES:a) Does a triage assessment on every patient that enters the EmergencyDepartment and prioritizes the patient's care.b) Anticipates potential changes in patient conditions based on chiefcomplaint, current nursingassessment, and response to therapy.c) Documents accurately and completely on the Emergency Department PatientRecord.d) Is used as a resource person to ancillary nursing departments, staffand physicians.e) Has advanced skills in technical procedures such as IV therapy, traumaresuscitation, medical resuscitation, arterial lines, and fluid warming.f) Communicates effectively with physicians, co-workers and patients.

　　REQUIREMENTS:a) Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program with aBachelor's, Associates, or Diploma in Nursing.

　　b) Training and Experience: BCLS on hire. ACLS and PALS or ENPC requiredwithin 9 months of hire. TNCC within one year of hire. Previous EmergencyDepartment experience preferred.

　　c) Job Knowledge: Competencies in triage, 12-lead ECG, age specific,and latex allergy/sensitivity.

　　Physical Demands: Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving, liftingor transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50)pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than one-hundred (100)pounds. Ability to stand for extended periods. Fine motor skills. Visualacuity

　　WAGE:$32.15 - $51.44 depending on experience. These positions will come with$15,000 sign on bonus and a $3,000 relocation reimbursement forqualified candidates with at least one year of experience.

　　BENEFITS:Sign-on and Retention Bonus of $15,000.00 (with one year ofEmergency Room Experience).Student loan employer contributions up to $10,800 tax free!Ability to earn an additional $4.00 per hour by participating in ourClinical Ladder programRelocation AssistanceMentoringContinuing Education401 K Retirement Plan with employer matchMultiple health options to selection from

　　JOB SITE: Montrose, CO

　　APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for thisposition, please click on 'How to Apply' to view applicationinformation. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view theapplication information (registrations is at no cost).