Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Nights

Position: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Full Time - Nights
* Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit.
* Use current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
* Screens all patients for domestic violence.
* Appropriately screens and implements protocols for all patients diagnosed with sepsis.
* Monitor outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
* Evaluate the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
* Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
* Give a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements, to include SBAR (situation, background, assessment and recommendation) content, and is familiar with the overall plan of care.
* Recognize and address patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
* Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
* Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
* Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
* Follow appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
* Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
* Communicate effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.
* Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, ancillary staff, patients and family.
* Take pride in the unit by active participation in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.
* Maintain a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
* Maintain competence in area of experience.
* Participate in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization.
* Right task (within the scope of practice, according to the job description, based on the desired outcome, task routine, non-complex, low risk and predictable outcome).
* Right person (assess competency by: certification/licensure,  job description, skills checklist, demonstrated skill).
* Right communication (clear, concise, correct, complete).
* Right feedback: the Reciprocal Process (ask teammates' input first, recognize effort, get teammates' solution to problem, check off points).
* Act professionally responsible for human and other resources.
* Charge accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
* Completes appropriate meaningful use requirements:+ Medication reconciliation+ Selection of correct pharmacy for E-scribe.+ Discharge vital signs within 15 minutes of dismissal.
* Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited college of nursing required OR obtained within 5 years from date of hire for nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
* Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
* If the specialty is not listed, no prior experience is required:
* Experience preferred:+ MWH Emergency: 2 years of nursing experience.+ MWH Emergency:
Emergency Department (ED) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience.+ Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license to work in Nebraska, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure.+ Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.+ Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).+

Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) required within two years.+ Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) required within two years.+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
* Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
* Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
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