RN - ER WEO Fri-Sun 6:30p-7a

Emergency Department RN description

Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse Supervised by: ED Nurse Director

Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency care setting. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. Is able to triage safely, rapidly and accurately, every patient that enters the emergency care system. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with Emergency Department physicians about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories.

Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.

Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately.

Prepares, hangs, monitors and discontinues IV fluids.

Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes.

Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.

Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.

Additional Skills or Abilities:

Current ACLS Certification, prior to completion of department orientation.

Current TNCC Certification, within one (1) year of hire.

Current PALS Certification, within one (1) year of hire.

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

Completes annual education requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards.

Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.

Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.

Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.

Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Regulatory Requirements:

· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

· Current state Registered Nurse Licensure, within state of practice.

· Current BLS certification.

Language Skills:

· Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

· Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

· Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

· Mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Frequent standing and walking. Lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 40 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 450 pounds.

· This position is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

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