Emergency Room Rn

Job Description:
 

SUMMARY

This position is expected to assess patients nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory into clinical practice in the Emergency Services Department. The position must be able to apply nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat and evaluate safe patient care and continue to analyze ongoing assessment data to determine safe patient outcomes. This position requires State Licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) who will collaborate and integrate information from patient and family working with multi-disciplinary team members.

To performthis job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibilitysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill, and/or ability to be successful.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (includebut are not limited to the following)

 

· Collaboratively coordinates the continuum ofcare across the multi-disciplinary team settings.

· Openness to new approaches, methods ortechnology in the ever-changing healthcare setting

· Provide a positive customer experience byinvolvement and resolution of customer concerns

· Develops patient care plan using critical andanalytical skills based on patient condition, age, and psychological,educational and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attainexpected outcomes.

· Effectively apply technical knowledge toproblem solve and act as a role model and resource person for other staffmembers

· Develops, coordinates and implementstransfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care

· Maintains skills/competency related to specialequipment, medications and procedures common to the patient population of theunit/department.

· Utilizes, adheres and supports departmentalstandards and practice guidelines.

• Maintain adequate records reflecting patient condition, medications, and treatments.
• Initiate and assist with patient and family education concerning diagnosis, medical management, medications, activity, discharge plans and home care taking into consideration the patients ability to learn and the patients available resources.
• Act as patient and family advocate and liaison between medical staff and the patient and family.

· Applies nursing theory to the assessment,diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness

· Implements emergency care procedures inpotential or actual emergencies according to departmental policies, proceduresand protocols

· Cross-train to other departments as needed

· Flexibility in schedule; willing to workadditional hours, take low census days or alternate shifts as needed

· Completes education for professional growth

· Regular attendance

· Other duties as assigned

 

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

· Demonstrates teamwork by working cooperativelywith others on a team both internally within the department assigned and outsidedepartments.

· Manages change by showing the ability todemonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes needed forperformance improvement.

· Demonstrates a consistent positive customerexperience on a daily basis

· Demonstrates critical and analytical thinkingskills by a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

· Demonstrates clinical and technical expertisein their area of licensure, certification or experienced area.

· Strong written and verbal communication skillswith prevalent professional demeanor

· Ability to handle sensitive and confidentialsituations and documentation

· Highly motivated with high ethical standardsthat supports and drives goals of the Company

· Ability to work in fast paced, rapidlychanging, and regulated environment

• Display knowledge of care required by infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

· Competent in the theory and application in thecare of the principles of the patient presenting for emergency care

· Competent in the use of complex equipment andmedications found in the emergency department to include but not limited to;Lucas device, defibrillators, glidescope, fluid warmer and high riskmedications.

· Competent to manage critically-ill patientpopulation within highly functioning emergency department

· Proven capacity to function with a high degreeof autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

· Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

· Current license as a registered nurse issuedby the State of Iowa or is eligible for reciprocity or has a work permit issuedby the State of Iowa

· Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques,and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursingresearch; of preparation, administration, and actions of medications; oftreatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; ofmedical equipment as it relates to patient care.

· Ability to demonstrate clinical competence andmaintain current knowledge in caring for pediatric to geriatric patients.

· BLS certification.

· ACLS certified

· TNCC certified

· PALS certified

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Workenvironment characteristics described here are representative of those thatmust be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

· Sit an average of < 1 hour per workday

· Stand an average 9-12 hours per workday

· Walk an average of 9-12 hours per workday

· Bend/Stoop Frequently (20-30 times/day)

· Squat Several times (20-30 times/day)

· Reach above shoulder level Frequently (20-30times/day)

· Heavy Up to 50 lbs of weight carried Asneeded, on demand

· Heavy - Awkward weight lifted up to 100+ lbsAs needed, on demand

 

· Hands used for repetitive action: FineDexterity (i.e. typing, writing, filing) Constant (greater than 25times/hour)

Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Primarily 12 hour week nights, some 12 hour day shifts, every 4th weekend
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
3
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36
Sub Specialty:
Emergency Room Nurse
General Certifications:, General Certifications(ACLS,BLS/BCLS,PALS,NRP,Telecommunication); Nursing Certifications(CPI ,ENPC,RNFA,TNCC,AWHONN,NIHSS,STABLE,ASLS,NBSTSA,APHON,CMA,CCMA,RMA,C-EFM)
Nursing Certifications:
Contract Length in Weeks:
13
Alto Health Care Staffing is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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