Registered Nurse (RN) - Children's Emergency Department (ED)

Responsible to provide care in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Nursing-Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice and other standards established by profession/professional groups, regulating bodies/agents. Nursing care will be delivered in accordance with ECU Health and entity specific nursing policies, procedures and professional standards of care/practice.

Responsible for the provision and coordination of nursing care to include the collection and analysis of assessment data, identification of expected outcomes and development of plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and other interdisciplinary team members. Identifies interventions to attain expected outcomes, implements the interventions identified in the plan of care, evaluates the progress of the patient/family toward attainment of outcomes, and documents the process. This care includes sensitivity to age specific and unique needs of the patient/family.

Promotes and evaluates the effective functioning of the health care team. Collaborates with health care team members to meet the identified needs of the patient/family throughout the episode of care. Delegates tasks and activities as appropriate and governed by NC Nurse Practice Act.

Current NC RN license or licensure to practice in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state Health Care Provider is required.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support is required.

$30,000 Commitment Bonus

Position: .9 FTE - 36 hour shifts / week

Shift: Evenings

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About the ECU Health Medical Center Children¿s Emergency Department

The 16-bed Childrens ED at ECU Health Medical Center is the only facility in eastern North Carolina specifically designed, equipped and staffed to provide emergency care for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. 

As a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, physicians and clinicians specializing in pediatric emergencies are available 24/7 for a broad range of emergency conditions, including dental, eye, cardiac, orthopedic, traumatic injury and more.

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.