Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

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Position Summary:

The ER Registered Nurse is responsible for identifying patient needs and priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. RN’s coordinate care between other professional disciplines as needed, and represents a positive role model for associates, patients and families.

To provide quality nursing care, with a positive professional attitude, to patients according to established policies and procedures.

The ER department at Scott County Hospital is dedicated to providing care that promotes the physical, spiritual, emotional and mental well‑being of the patients, families and the community by supporting the mission, vision, and core values of the organization.

• Acts as the primary Emergency Department nurse providing direct patient care.
• Initiates assessments based on the patient’s problems or needs.
• Collects key information from the patient, family, laboratory, and other medical reports.
• Completes ongoing assessments according to policy and as determined by patient conditions or change of condition involving family or other significant individuals as needed.
• Is a role model for staff in compliance with all established departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains a positive working relationship and open channel of communication with physicians and other health care team members.
• Accurately and completely documents care and assessments based on the standards of care and practice, ongoing findings, patient response to interventions and progress toward outcomes.
• Ensures all documentation is complete and accurate on each chart before end of shift.
• Interprets standards, hospital policies and procedures to ensure compliance with external regulatory authorities and ensures that clinical associate documentation meets internal standards in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains a safe environment by recognizing, eliminating and/or reporting hazards.
• Constantly strives to provide a positive patient experience.
• Actively participates as a member of the Trauma team.
• Assists in the management of Codes.
• Assists in review and revision of ER policy and procedures.
• Participates in Performance Improvement measures, nursing committees and data collection.
• Ensures rooms are adequately stocked and prepared at beginning of each shift and that equipment is functional.
• Assists with checking of outdated supplies each month.
• Communicates with patients regarding their plan of care as appropriate.
• Keeps Physicians, patients and family informed in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Keeps Supervisor informed of all patient concerns/complaints.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned in this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associate has the ability to establish and maintain effective positive and professional working relationships with patients, families, healthcare team, co‑workers and the public. Expresses alternative points of view while respecting others’ opinions in a fast paced environment. Works and communicates effectively and respectfully with persons of various multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and educational levels. Deals understandingly and tactfully with patients, families, healthcare team, co‑workers and the public.

• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Works closely with other care providers and…