Registered Nurse,Registered Nurse ER Nights,Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse Job Fairfax Missouri USA,Nursing

Location: Fairfax

Community Hospital Fairfax is Hiring.

Registered Nurse: ER Nights

Provides total nursing care to patients, guided by Advanced Practice Nurse and Physician orders, standards of care, policies and procedures; provides a legible, pertinent, and accurate record of the patient's course of treatment based on the patient's plan of care and disease process.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive nursing assessments in an efficient and effective manner.

Performs and completes all established steps of the initial admissions process.

Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action.

Administers and performs nursing assessments in accordance with the applicable patient type which may include:
Medical, Surgical, Obstetrical, Newborn, Pediatric, and/or Telemetry/cardiac patient.

Performs all aspects of blood component administration by following applicable procedures and protocols.

Follows lab procedures for sign‑out, obtains patient consent appropriately, ensures identification and documentation procedures are followed, and monitors and responds to untoward events.

Performs intravenous therapy dynamics by following administration principles.

Monitors fluid replacement/electrolyte imbalance, handles I.V. equipment, performs IV access, administers additives, performs PICC, midline, and port access and maintenance.

Utilizes assessment and observation to develop a comprehensive nursing care plan that supports the medical plan for each patient.

Includes patient, family or support system in implementation and education of interventions.

Develops individualized nursing interventions.

Provides discharge instructions in an effective manner that the patient and family comprehend.

Collaborates with Medical Staff, management, and other health care providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.

Promotes team concept through effective communication regarding patient condition, care plan, and satisfaction with appropriate individuals involved in the patient’s care.

Works effectively with ancillary areas as part of the team approach to patient care, directs patient support team members effectively and appropriately, demonstrates initiative and flexibility.

Informs and involves Advanced Practice Nurse or ER physician regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriate manner.

Assists in making patient assignments, coordinating admissions, and meeting staffing needs for unit.

Carries out the discharge planning process, initiates the process during admissions, collaborates with Social Services and Utilization Management, and utilizes community resources.

Maintains and performs all patient‑related documentation in a timely, factual, and legible manner, using approved abbreviations, accurately reflecting the plan of care, and following all policies.

Performs emergency treatment as required, initiates or assists in patient care, triages emergency situations, administers emergent care, follows BLS, ACLS, NRP interventions, and follows emergency policies and procedures.

Promotes and ensures patient safety in all aspects, follows procedures for medication administration, body mechanics, restraints, isolation, waste management, and protective equipment.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Currently licensed in the State of Missouri.
BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required; must be current or completed within six months of hire.
PALS, TNCC, or ENPC preferred.

Working Conditions

The incumbent will be exposed to viruses, diseases, and infections from patients; will usually wear a uniform and PPE; may be required to work long shifts, weekends, nights, holidays, and be on call.

Physical Requirements

Requires speaking and listening, close and distance vision, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus; intermittent physical activity: standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, lifting and supporting patients.

Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse

Provides and performs oversight, delegation, and coordination of total nursing care with other health care…

Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse ER Nights, Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse