2. Provides general emergency care to patients as delegated by and under the direction of the registered nurse and provider.

3. Assists in the provision of patient and family education under the direction and supervision of a physician or Registered Nurse.

4. Reports to the Nurse Manager of the assigned emergency department.

5. Participates in educational efforts of the department and unit.

6. demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.

7. Administers medication under the direction of the Emergency Department provider to include local anesthesia, vaccines, and immunizations.

8. Other duties as required and/or assigned.

1. Experience in suture is preferred.

2. Experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN], emergency medical technician [EMT] or EMT Advanced, Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technician is required.

3. Current Health Care Provider BLS training from the American Heart Association is required.

4. Experience in healthcare is preferred.

Initial Hiring Education and Experience

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.

2. Certification: Certification as an EMT or Medic, Surgical Technician, LPN

3. Years of relevant experience: 3 years is preferred.

4. Years of experience supervising: None.

5. Within 6 months of hire candidate will need to complete approx. 100 hours classroom training (to include didactic training and orthopedic splint training) and approx. 560 hours of clinical training (to include 250 clinical cases and successful completion of the Suture Training Program objectives).