Registered Nurse-Emergency Department

The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to: Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff and others; Use and direct others to use equipment safely and appropriately; Incorporate the age, gender, cultural and learning needs of patients and family requiring complex planning and evaluation of care; Apply and direct others to apply infection control measures appropriately in delivering care; Identify and analyze problems which effect/impede patient care and initiate their resolution; Participate in coordinating patient care and collaborating with other disciplines/departments to achieve patient care outcomes; Adhere to ethical principles and nursing standards in delivering care; Serve as a resource and guide to patients, families and other staff in providing patient care; Use effective communication skills with individuals and groups to achieve desired patient outcomes. RN's are required to be competent in the standards of practice for the care of all patients in the ED. Duties include, but not limited to the following: Proficient with obtaining initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed. Triages patients using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI). Demonstrates clinical expertise in the care of emergent and non-emergent patients including the incorporation of head-to-toe assessments with knowledge of normal versus abnormal findings and ability to report findings to Charge Nurse, MD, NP and/or PA as warranted. Provides leadership in the application of the nursing process to patient care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level Administers medication safely and accurately. Responsible for assesses, developing and implementing a plan to meet learning needs, instructing patients and families in basic health teaching and discharge planning. Proficient in providing nursing care for patients placed on cardiac monitors and proficient in the identification of cardiac dysrhythmias including but not limited to: symptomatic bradycardia, frequent or paired or multifocal PVC's, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, pulseless electrical activity, and asystole. Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. Work Schedule: Intermittent-as needed based on the needs of the service. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Pay Schedule: N00T QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon ac

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