RN Emergency Room; FT 7PM - $17 Differential

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Staff Nurse is a skilled and experienced 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 the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values and support the hospital’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.

• The nurse demonstrates the use of the nursing process as a problem‑solving model; utilizing knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs.
• Assessment focuses on target areas most productive for a given patient population or situation, recognizes subtle changes in the clinical situation, evaluates, and appropriately alters the plan of care. Is accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow‑through with 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 applies current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions.
• Demonstrates the hospital’s patient satisfaction efforts when interacting with patients, families, and co‑workers.
• Develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse‑patient relationship throughout the health care continuum. Respects patient rights as an integral part of the nurse‑patient relationship, reflected in our values and mission. Conducts purposeful hourly rounding on patients.
• 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 patient/family to maximize sense of control and actively participate in recovery.
• Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Works 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 the physician and other team members. Contacts the physician promptly with significant changes in patient condition, collaborates professionally for required orders, and follows up with revised care.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, instruct, and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orientees, and registry staff.
• Upholds professional appearance and demonstrates such through adherence to dress code. Wears hospital  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 but not limited to preparing…