Full Time Promedica Rn Jobs in Corinth, MS (NOW HIRING)

FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly

SIGN-ON BONUS: $5,000

JOB SUMMARY

The ED RN will perform under the supervision of the ED physician or provider, demonstrate proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, and shares responsibility for individual patients or an entire patient population.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the ED Nursing Director or designee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Graduate of an accredited RN program

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree required.

Work Experience:

A minimum of one year of work experience preferred.

License/Certification:

Current Tennessee State or Compact State Registered Nurse License with no restrictions

Current CPR/Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within 30 days of hire date.

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for full-time employees within 1 year of hire date.

Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for full-time employees within 1 year of hire date.

Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred.

STANDARD CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission

Vision

Core Values

Standards of Conduct

AIDET/Organizational Expectations

Safety

Just Culture

Patient Experience

Diversity and Inclusion

Quality

Finance

Abuse and Neglect of Adult and Pediatric Patient

Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols

Biohazard Waste

CC Hand Hygiene

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

Department Specific Specialty Area Skills:

Triage

EKG performance and basic interpretation

IV insertion skills

Monitoring the Suicidal Patient

Excellent customer service/people skills

Adept at working with diverse patient populations

Effective communication skills both verbal and written.

Resourceful and calm during emergent situations

Knowledge:

EMTALA

Working knowledge of the universal patient safety standards, safety and quality regulations, government agencies rules and regulations (CMS, OIG, HIPAA)

Possess knowledge of patient rights

Behavior/Abilities:

Must be able to pass all required health and other related screening tests.

Demonstrates positive behavior conducive to a team environment.

Possess the ability to work with little direct supervision.

Treats patients, co-workers, employees, and visitors with respect and courtesy

Projects a positive and professional demeanor

Possesses the ability to communicate through spoken and written English is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Nursing/Patient Care:

Provides safe, quality, compassionate direct and indirect patient care.

Communicates with patients and family to gather data pertinent to patient care.

Performs triage, considering both physical and psychosocial elements.

Performs screening tests such as sepsis as required based on standards prepared by education and experience.

Reports observations, symptoms, reactions, and improvements or declines in the patient's condition to the provider and provides appropriate interventions per protocols, standards of care, or provider orders.

Takes patient vital signs and measurements (i.e., height, length, and weight)

Prepares and administers IM and IV injections, PO medications, and nebulizer treatments according to HMC policies and procedures.

Assists with phlebotomy.

Performs and documents the initial physical assessment.

Assesses and reassesses pain per policy.

Performs treatments and procedures under the direction of the provider.

Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the provider is available based on nursing standards and protocols.

Adheres to the nurse practice act.

Prepares, administers, and records immunizations and medications as regulatory agency policies permits.

Initiates patient education and teaches patient and patient representative how to manage their conditions through diet, exercise, medication administration and other avenues as directed by the provider.

Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment for patient care.

Documents observations, assessments, procedures, and other relevant information in the EHR and delivers oral hand off reports.

Quality/Safety:

Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

Maintains hospital standards for clean and quiet patient environment to provide a positive patient care experience.

Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.

Adheres to infection-control policies, practices protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

Maintains compliance with HMC policies including established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, DNV standards and /or standards from other approved accrediting agencies.

Complies with HMC and regulatory policies regarding confidential patient information (HIPAA).

Actively participates in patient experience initiatives.

OTHER DUTIES

May assist with other related duties and special project work as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.

Must be able to manage emergency and/or crisis situations.

May be required to wear protective equipment.

Must be able to transfer and/or reposition patients.

Must be able to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch for patient care functions.

Possess the ability to perform effectively in a stressful and demanding environment.

Possess the ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Activity

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34% to 66%)

Continuously (67% to 100%)

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Bending

X

Squatting

X

Climbing

X

Kneeling

X

Twisting

X

Lifting

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X