REGISTERED NURSE RN - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - CASUAL

Education: Minimum: Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program Preferred: Bachelor Degree in Nursing Registration/Certification/Licensure Current PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, and Act 33/73 clearances. ACLS required within two years of hire/transfer if taking assignments in critical care or telemetry patient care units.

Experience: Minimum: Clinical rotation through educational program.

Preferred: Previous experience working in an acute care facility, Basic arrhythmia, telemetry experience.

Other Requirements: Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy.

Status: Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements: The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted: Occasional: (0-1/3 of day, 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr) Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day, 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr) Constant: (> 2/3rd of day, > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)

NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function. Non-Material Handling Standing- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary. - FREQUENTWalking- Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about. - CONSTANTSittingBody remains in a seated position. - OCCASIONALStooping- To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. - OCCASIONALBending- To flex the upper body forward. - FREQUENTTwisting- To rotate the upper body forward. - FREQUENTClimbingTo move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders. - OCCASIONALLaddersTo ascend and descend ladders. - N/AStairs- To ascend and descend stairs. - OCCASIONALKneelingTo move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONALSquatting- To move the body downwards by bending both knees. - OCCASIONALCrouchingTo bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs. - OCCASIONALCrawlingTo move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees. - N/AReaching Horizontal- To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANTReaching Overhead- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height. - FREQUENTGrasping- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object. - FREQUENTFinger Manipulation- To manipulate objects with the use of fingers. - CONSTANTSeeing- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity. - CONSTANTHearing- Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity Use- Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - CONSTANTRepetitive Lower Extremity UseUsing the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - N/AMaterial Handling Pushing- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person. FREQUENT 20# - 50#Pulling- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person. OCCASIONAL 20# - 50#Lift- Floor to waist FREQUENT 20# - 50#Lift- Waist to shoulder FREQUENT 20# - 50#Lift- Shoulder to overhead FREQUENT UP TO 20#Carrying- To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) OCCASIONAL UP TO 20#Environmental Factors Working aloneN/AWorking in cramped quartersOCCASSIONALConstant interruptions- FREQUENTWorking with hands in water- FREQUENTUse of power toolsN/AWorking on ladders/scaffoldingN/AExposure to vibrationN/AExposure to dustN/AExposure to noise(constant) - OCCASSIONALExposure to electrical energy(outlets, etc) - N/AExposure to temperature changes(heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/AExposure to slippery walking surfacesOCCASSIONALExposure to solvents, grease, oilsN/AExposure to radiant energy, i.e. computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) * - FREQUENTWorking with bloodborne pathogens- FREQUENT