Emergency Department Registered Nurse RN
hace 9 días
East Saint Louis
Job Description Job Summary: Full-time - 10am - 10pm - 12 hour shift The registered nurse is a professional practitioner who delivers patient care through the nursing process. Functions and Duties: • Collaborates with the patient, family and healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes, • Assess and reassess patient clinical condition, which includes objective and subjective assessment data., • Develop, implement and evaluate a patient’s Plan of Care., • Utilize critical thinking skills for patient care and daily operations., • Demonstrates clinical competencies and skills applicable to unit., • Coordinates, initiates, and validates teaching based on identified learning needs of the patient and designated support person., • Manages, administers and reconciles medications., • Documents patient care, interventions and responses in the electronic health record (EHR) timely and accurately., • Delegates appropriately according to skill level., • Triage according to the ESI triage algorithm., • Manage sexual assault victims care, paperwork and evidence., • Medication management including Omnicell and refrigerator monitoring., • Facilitate patient flow., • Prioritize and delegate tasks related to patient care., • Clear communication with First Responders in the Community (EMS)., • Knowledge of role in codes including but not limited to:, • Inside Response Team, • Outside Response Team, • Code Blue in ED, • Code Blue in house, • Code Blue on grounds, • Express Team, • Code Green including the function of the Decon Room, • Other hospital codes, • Clear and sensitive communication with patients and families who are dealing with various stages of trauma and tragedy., • Management of an expired patient including but not limited to:, • Coroner notification, • M transplant notification, • Funeral home notification, • Morgue placement, • Patient belongings, • Family physician notification, • Police if required, • Safe management of Behavioral Health patients in acute crisis., • Transfer management per EMTALA guidelines. Education • BLS certified required., • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of hire, • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent within 1 year of hire, • De-Escalation training within 6 months of employment., • Sit or stand for a prolonged period of time, • Regularly exposed to body fluids with the risk of bloodborne pathogens or airborne pathogens, • Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist using proper body mechanics, • Able to transfer or position clients greater than 50 pounds with assistance or assistive devices, • Near acuity: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction., • Far acuity: clarity of vision at 20 feet or more; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction, • Ability to adapt to continually changing environment, • Able to accept constructive criticism and accept own limits, • $20,000 Sign-on bonus option!, • Medical Insurance, • Flexible Spending Account (FSA), • Health Savings Account (HSA), • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • Employee Assistance Program, • Travel Emergency Assistance, • Employer Paid Life Insurance, • Voluntary Life Insurance, • Short Term Disability Insurance, • Long Term Disability Insurance, • 401(k), with Company Match, • Term Life Insurance, • Whole Life Insurance, • Accident Only Insurance, • Cancer Insurance, • Hospital Indemnity Insurance, • Critical Illness Insurance, • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Holidays, • Sick Days, • Floating Birthday, • Bereavement, • Jury Duty, • Tuition Reimbursement Full-time - 10am - 10pm - 12 hour shift