Emergency Department Registered Nurse- (RN, ER

Job 180290 - Emergency Department Registered Nurse- (RN, ER)- (Full-Time)
Coquille, OR

• RN to cover needed shifts in the ER. Works under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager and Chief Nursing Officer. Performs duties by applying professional nursing theory and principles, and utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care given to patients in the emergency room. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team in providing patient care.
  
  Demonstrates clinical, organizational and communication skills in dealing with patients, families and other health care workers. Provides care that meet the psychosocial, physical on general aspects of care. Observe patients and carry out medical treatments. Use computerized equipment to monitor patients' vital signs, then record their observations and other medical data in patients' charts. Consult with medical staff about ways to prevent infection.
  
  Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with physicians regarding changes in patients’ status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Education and Experience-

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required, an associate's degree in nursing (A.D.N.).
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (B.S.N.) preferred.

Experience:

• Two (2) Years’ experience in ER/Critical Care required.

License/ Certification:

• Current unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse licensure required at date of hire.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required at time of hire.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required at time of hire.
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required at time of hire.
• Current TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required at time of hire.

Duties and Responsibilities-

• Record patients' medical information, vital signs, and progress.
• Discuss cases with doctors and other medical staff.
• Advise and consult with staff about ways to prevent infection.
• Manage care plans for patients.
• Give patients treatments and medications.
• Maintain stock of supplies.
• Coordinate care with ancillary staff such as Lab, Medical Imaging, Respiratory Therapy, etc.
• Prepare patients and assist with exams.
• Provide patient education about their health condition, treatment and after care.
• Collaborate with discharge planning as necessary.
• Arrange for in home health care, equipment for example hospital bed, walkers, oxygen; coordinate with the medical equipment agencies and businesses.
• Completes all required online and in-person yearly education.
• Completes required education outlined by the Oregon Board of Education.
• Participates in thorough and timely documentation and reporting prior to end of shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other

Skills:

• Strong problem solving, decision making and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in use of computer including MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage complex situations and diverse personnel.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Knowledge:

• Must demonstrate strong customer service, organizational, technical, and communication skills.
• Must have basic computer knowledge, keyboarding skills, and office equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and concerns easily while working in a busy, multidisciplinary setting.
• Ability to work both within a team setting and independently, utilizing time effectively with a minimum of supervision.

Customer and Personal Service:

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Requires walking and running.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Requires bending or twisting.
• Requires standing.
• Includes exposure to disease or infections.
• Physical strain or injury.

Coquille Valley Hospital provides equal employment…