RN Emergency Room Differential

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Staff Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the Clinical Unit Supervisor of the Emergency Department, the Clinical Staff Nurse has 12‑hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high‑quality, individualized patient/family‑centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. The employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values, support the hospital’s strategic plan, and contribute to the quality and performance improvement process activities.

• The nurse demonstrates the use of the nursing process as a problem‑solving model, utilizing their knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs.
• Assessment is focused on target areas most productive for the given patient population or situation, recognizing subtle changes in the clinical situation and appropriately altering the plan of care.
• Accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow‑through with the planned care.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit, consistently applying current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions.
• Demonstrates the hospital’s Patient Satisfaction effort when interacting with patients, families, and co‑workers.
• Develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health care continuum.
• Respects patient rights, conducts purposeful hourly rounding on patients, and communicates utilizing SBAR in all hand‑off situations.
• Performs documentation of patient care including assessment, plan of care, implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit‑specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures.
• Anticipates variables affecting patient comfort and alters physical and psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of modalities.
• Assists patients/families to maximize their sense of control and actively participate in their recovery.
• Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families, utilizing appropriate resources to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Collaborates with Care Managers during the patient’s stay and takes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning for a specific patient population.
• Reviews all orders on patients and communicates changes in patient condition with physicians and other team members, contacting physicians promptly with significant changes and collaborating professionally for required orders and follow‑up care.
• Plans, supervises, instructs, and evaluates ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orientees, and registry staff; upholds professional appearance, adheres to the dress code, and promotes proper identification for peers and staff.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards, including Patient Safety Goals.
• Participates in the implementation of the unit‑specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms, and reports findings to the Clinical Unit Supervisor and department leader.
• Supports own professional development by participating in committees, cross‑training to various roles, and precepting new graduates, transition of practice, and new hires.
• Ensures the department is ready for patient care at all times, including preparing patient rooms, maintaining cleanliness, and keeping the department survey‑ready.
• Provides basic hygiene and ADL care to patients.
• Exhibits flexibility in transfer of location throughout the shift as patient census dictates.
• Completes any…