Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
Department: Emergency Department
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Evenings
Hours: 3:00pm to 11:00pm, plus some night shifts as needed
Job Details:
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Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Department setting. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to safely, accurately and rapidly triage patients that enter the Emergency Department with minimal supervision. Utilizes independent judgment regarding priority of work, changes in patient condition, evaluating patient's response to care and treatment. Strives for excellence in clinical practice, patient/family teaching and communication skills. Understands and complies with EMTALA requirements. Participates in performance improvement activities of the department and daily management of infection prevention and control activities.
Standards of Behavior



Commitment:
Be loyal to my co-workers and the hospital and do not undermine other people's work. Take initiative to do what needs to be done, not leaving it for someone else to do. Complete mandatory education on time, maintain appropriate licenses and other certifications as appropriate (such as BLS, ACLS, etc) and meet other basic requirements for my job.


Attitude:
Rudeness is never appropriate and effective communication can create more positive encounters.


Respect:
Treat each other with courtesy and respect. Show caring and concern for our patients, visitors and families.


Excellence:
Focus on providing the highest quality of care and be creative in adapting actions and responses to improve the level of service we provide.


Service:
Provide a comfortable atmosphere for all customers. Strive to anticipate needs and react in a caring, professional manner to patients, families, physicians, and co-workers. Respond to service recovery opportunities and strive to meet the needs of others by using A GIFT. Use proper phone etiquette. Answer calls in three rings. Greet caller pleasantly stating name and department. Ask "How may I help you?"




Primary Functions:

1. Triage patients that enter the Emergency Department. Performs age related patient assessments and reassessments as per department policy. This includes neonates, pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population. Able to assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management ognizes, interprets, documents and communicates significant information (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation) necessary for quality patient care and related patient information.


2. Collects relevant patient history data. Documents patient assessment, clinical interventions and responses following current policies and procedures.


3. Collaborates with the patient, family and other health team members to provide humane, caring nursing care that promotes healing.


4. Administers medications and treatments as ordered following the five medication rights. Reduces the potential for errors.


5. Identifies individualized, expected outcomes for the patient. Creates plans of care that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes and that are appropriate to the age and development level of the patient.


6. Formulates a teaching plan based on the plan of care. Educates the patient and family regarding the plan of care, expected outcomes, and identified learning needs.


7. Maintain knowledge of the laws and rules regulating nursing. Perform nursing practice within the legal scope of nursing practice to the level of licensure.


8. Treats patients and significant others with dignity and respect, ensures confidentiality of patient records. Interacts professionally with patients and significant others, providing explanations when necessary.




Other Duties As Assigned:
Accepts other duties/responsibilities as assigned.



Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Current Registered Nurse licensure in State ofOhiorequired
BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.
ACLS certification within 6 months of employment required.
PALS certification within 6 months of employment required.
CEN, NRP, TNCC certifications preferred.



Experience:
Experience in an Emergency or Critical Care setting is preferred



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Successful completion of appropriate competencies for assigned specialty areas. Able to function efficiently with constant change. Basic knowledge of computers. Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Demonstrates flexibility, ability to multi-task and effective organizational and interpersonal skills.