Job Title: RN
Home Department: Emergency Department
Reports To: Director of Emergency Department
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
PositionSummary
The RN is responsible for providing professional nursing care within the Emergency Department. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with ER physicians regarding changes in patient's status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
General Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities
Performs accurate and complete assessment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department; performs head-to-toe systems assessment per policy; assesses and reassesses pain; assessments are age, culture and psychosocial appropriate. |
Formulatesa plan of care based on patient needs, modifies the plan of care based on patient outcomes; formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning to include: educating the patient/family regarding treatment plan and providing discharge planning/instructions. |
Accuratelyassigns triage categories; monitors hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interprets results; identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately. |
Prepares and administers medications based on age / clinical condition of the patient; starts intravenous/intraosseous lines for medications and fluids. |
Assessesthe effectiveness of pain medications; revises plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment as appropriate. |
Ensuresdocumentationis complete, accurate and timely; prepares the patient record in both electronic and chart form. |
Performs all aspects of the position in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors; utilizes established hand-off communication protocols; maintains the security of the department. |
Answerspatient call lights promptly and courteously; inquires about patient needs prior to leaving room. Observes and reports any changes in condition or behaviors exhibited by patients. |
Complieswithallestablishedsafety proceduresto ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. |
Participatesin performance improvement activities. |
Performs other duties as assigned. |
EducationRequirements
CurrentProfessional Licensure Required |
Certification/LicensureRequirements
CurrentIL RN License Required |
BLSRequired |
ACLS Requiredwithin 6 months |
PALS Required within 1 year |
TNCC Required within 1 year |
CPI training completion required within 6 months of hire |
Experience Requirements
Registered Nurse minimum 4 years Preferred |
Computer Skills
Strongcomputer skills withthe ability to navigate EMR programs |
Additional Skills
Abilityto multi-task, prioritize and work independently in a team environment |
Excellent ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changes in assignment |
Excellent communication and customer service skills |
Statementof Understanding:
I agree to comply with the rules and regulations of all federal, state and local governments. I have read and understand the job description as stated above and accept that any of the tasks may be modified or changed. I accept responsibility for knowing the modifications and/or changes in this job description. Finally, I understand I may be assigned or required to perform unrelated work for which I have the requisite skills & qualifications during emergencies or under extenuating circumstances.
EmployeeNote:
The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Any revisions to this description must be approved in advance by the employee's Leader and HR. Crawford Memorial Hospital is an EOE.
Dates
Created:5/1/2016Last Revised:5/1/2016Effective Date: 5/1/2016