Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Emergency Department
Duration: 3832 hours
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Experience: Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience
License: State RN License in good standing
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
Must-Have: EPIC experience
Description:
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame.
Provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards, based on patient and family needs.
Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
Communicates with others directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues.
Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers.
Confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
Implements procedures and theories specific to Emergency Department nursing.
Performs patient assessment and develops care plan in collaboration with providers, family, and patient.
Executes plan of care and nursing interventions.
Modifies care plan based on continuous assessment.
Responsible for patient and staff safety through appropriate nursing interventions, adhering to safety standards and correcting/reporting safety hazards.
Effectively communicates and collaborates with staff, visitors, and families to promote a healthy and healing work environment.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
Two call shifts per six-week schedule period; call shifts are 13-hours, with the expectation that the traveler is onsite within an hour.
Two-week nights rotation required for all travelers; no block scheduling.