RN Hospital​/Emergency Department Nights

Position: RN Hospital / Emergency Department Nights
Emergency Department RN (.9 FTE , Nights)

Location:

1900 N SUNRISE DR, USA, Saint Peter, MN, 56082 Base Pay: 38.22

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.
- 58.37 / Hour

Description:

Description The registered nurse is accountable for the provisions of nursing care to all patients in the Emergency Department, including the provision of nursing care to trauma patients.

The registered nurse will prescribe, delegate and coordinate that care as part of their daily responsibility.

The registered nurse will also participate in unit management, staff orientation and self development.

Nursing Skills Collects relevant patient data or reviews data collection on admission and ongoing to assure holistic assessment.

Continuously analyzes patient data to identify patient's needs using nursing diagnosis.

Takes responsibility for assuring patient's needs are being met while in the Emergency Department.

Educates patients in self care, prevention, medication, treatments, procedures, disease, symptom management, etc.

Develops update and/or give patient education programming.

Initiates discharge planning on admission and ongoing preparing the patient/family for timely discharges including transfer and discharge sheets and assures that discharge planning has been done that meets the patient's/family's needs.h Nursing Responsibilities Performs nursing skills according to REHC policies and procedures using proper body mechanics and universal precautions.

Revises and updates current policies and procedures and develops new ones as needed.

Implements physician orders correctly and in a timely manner.

Manages multiple patient care situations, prioritizes to meet all patient needs.

Documents according to charting guidelines.

Serves as a teacher and role model to others.

Recognizes and intervenes when pertinent pt changes occur.

Identifies education needs for the unit, assists in providing needed staff development.

Patient Care Use proper safety and infection control procedures.

Perform all tasks specific to area of expertise: airway management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and IV therapy, medication administration, recording and reporting specific monitor readings.

(Competencies will be done yearly as determined by Emergency Services Manager) Communicates patient/family observations to appropriate team members.

Demonstrates consideration of age, developmental, physical, social, emotional and cultural needs of patients and families in all communication and encounters.

Demonstrates respect for patient, visitor and employee rights consistent with hospital policy.

(Informed consent, confidentiality, privacy) Provides care which recognizes all aspects of patient/family need, including biologic, psycho-social, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Perform basic personal care.

Familiar with hospital emergency response plans and is able to carry out assigned tasks.

Assist in acute care area as needed.

Collaboration In constant communication with the provider regarding plan of care.

Assists in other departments as assigned and helps other staff as needed to meet patient needs.

Seeks opportunity to help out in other departments or to assist other staff to assure all patient's are having their needs met.

Unit Management Participates in daily unit management by taking charge assignment as needed.

Initiates decision making with and in the absence of the Nurse Manager.

Makes staffing decisions which enhance cost and quality effectiveness.

Maintains proper equipment and supply.

Enhances cost and quality effectiveness by identifying when changes in equipment and supplies need to be made.

Monitors and documents staff performance and gives to manager as appropriate.

Works with staff to improve their performance.

Assists in evaluating standards of care through continuous quality activities and through follow-up patient phone calls.

Implements changes based on quality improvement findings.

Supports the philosophy and objectives of the department of nursing.

Promotes and influences a positive atmosphere in the department of nursing.

Emergency Department TRAUMA Recognizes and leads emergency situations…