Registered Nurse Emergency Department Nights

Position: Registered Nurse Emergency Department Full Time Nights 7pm - 7:30am
* a. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.
* b. Completes medication reconciliation process following SSH policy and procedures
* c. Demonstrates proper procedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy and resolves narcotic discrepancy.
* a. Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimen's an documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment and consent.
* b. Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing. Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access.
* c. Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times.
* d. Understands and is able to demonstrate individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness.
* a. Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice.
* b. Practices within the legal boundaries of MA Nurse Practice Act. Directs other licenses and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
* c. Displays the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.
* d. Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive/encouraging workplace.
* e. Critical Thinking: analyzes causes of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, and selects appropriate solution, and communicates appropriately and effectively utilizing chain of command.
* f. Accountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure.
* a. Access Lotus Notes to review email, learning management and other resources as applicable to RN role.
* b. Utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards.
* c. Accountable to understand how to operate in downtime.
* a. Works within legal, regulatory and ethical standards relevant to the position.
* b. Complies with applicable policies and procedures.
* c. Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information. The employee compiles will policies and procedures relating to SSH’s privacy and security programs.
* d. Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director or VP.
* e. Complies with the mandatory education requirements of the compliance, privacy and security programs.
* a. Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness.
* b. Considers the individual needs of each person with whom they interact.
* c. Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services of diverse populations as needed.
* d. Effectively utilizes resources to provide care/services - such as, interpreter services and on-line sources.
** Minimum Education - Preferred
** Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing  
** Minimum Work Experience
** Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred
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