"Staff Nurse - Emergency Dept. (ED)"

Job Description

Maintains standards of professional nursing practice and coordinates total nursing care for patients with consideration of their specific age needs. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with other health care professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
1. Active RN licensure in the State of Ohio is required.
2. BLS required.
3. Must be willing to rotate shifts and units.
4. May be required to assume Charge Nurse role.
5. Physical requirements:
a. visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
b. ability to hear (with or without aides)
c. ability to orally communicate
d. good manual dexterity
e. ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally
f. ability to stand, walk frequently
g. ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently; and
h. ability to perform CPR.

Communication/Skills
1. Exhibits accuracy, integrity and flexibility; is punctual and dependable.
2. Possesses organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
3. Demonstrates ability to work with self-direction and effectiveness under minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; possesses group facilitation skills.
5. Must have demonstrated ability in conflict negotiation and ability to exercise diplomacy and tact in potentially volatile situations.

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect. The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.