Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

As aRegistered Nurse - Emergency Department, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.

Youllhelp shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

The Registered Nurseis responsible for decisions and actions within the domain of nursing practice. Important aspects of this responsibility are the promotion of a safe and therapeutic environment for both the recipients and providers of nursing care; acquisition of specialized knowledge skills and additional formal education to provide specialized care; demonstration and validation of competence in nursing practice; clinical practice consistent with the policies, procedures and standards of this facility;

and supervision of other staff as designated within the department.

Under the supervision of the nurse manager, the registered nurse provides holistic, individualized patient care in response to emergent,identifiedneeds. Additional functions will be performed in accordance withthe Nurse Practice Act and ENA standards in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the organization.

• Recommending necessary adjustments;following hospital and nursing standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Resolves patientp
  
  Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards;correcting problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures and procedures specific to Emergency room nursing.
• Possess the ability to work independently and priorities responsibilities.
• Clinically proficient in emergency room nursing skills,demonstrating knowledge of the developmental needs of the pediatric, adolescent,adultand geriatric patient.
• Provides and documents quality patient care consistently according to hospital standards and policy/procedures.
• Accepts accountability and responsibility as a member of the department of nursing services.
• Will document a formal assessment onallpatients presenting to the department that are ESILevel 1, 2, or 3.
• The RN will prioritize patient care as theypresentto the department.
• Reassessment of patient conditions and symptoms based oninitialacuity prior to medical screeningandappropriate reassessments after MSE.
• Will delivery culturally competent care to patients and service to customers,co-workers and peers inday-to-day interactions.
• Willmaintaina positive and motivating environment.
• Participant in shared governance.
• Accuratelyidentifysituations which require emergent or urgent responses and communicate thoseto the appropriate levelof leadership in the organizationutilizingtheappropriate chainof command in the approach to problem solving.
• Assistin achieving the clinical,financialandadministrativeobjectivesofthe department.
• Collaborate with department leaders on significant operational issues/barriers associated with nursing practice.
• Maintain all required certifications and licensure for registered nurse job requirements.
• Provide evidence –based nursing care to all patient’s entrusted to your care.

What qualifications you will need:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Associate’s degreein Nursing required;
  
  BSNpreferred.

Experience

• Minimum of two years’ nursing experience preferred. Emergency room clinical experience preferred.

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