Job Title: RN - Emergency Department
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Emergency Department
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 Hours
Experience: Minimum 2 Years
License: Registered Nurse (RN) - State License Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to make quality, independent decisions
- Analytical and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines and high volumes
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Competency in computer hardware and software systems
Description:
Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State.
Demonstrates competency through the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA.
Strives to achieve optimal outcomes.
Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care in accordance with policies and procedures.
Communicates and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
Acts as a patient/family advocate.
Performs point of care testing as required.
Demonstrates a high standard of moral, ethical, and culturally sensitive behavior.
Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice.
Advocates for privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff, and organizational data.
Assesses the overall needs of the patient/family and analyzes assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues.
Identifies expected outcomes/goals and develops and implements an individualized interprofessional plan of care.
Evaluates patient and family educational needs and employs appropriate teaching strategies while continually evaluating progress.
Initiates patient discharge planning at the time of patient contact.
Facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service/home.
Ensures that required documentation is performed accurately and timely.
Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to facilitate safe, quality patient care.
Engages in activities related to the professional role and seeks to advance knowledge and competence.
Participates in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality patient care.
Actively participates in safety initiatives and completes all position and unit safety-related competencies on time.
Performs other duties as assigned.