Registered Nurse (RN) - ER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Shift: Days, 7:00am to 7:30pm and every other weekend is required.

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 12

Up to $25,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience!


* The employee strives to exceed customer expectations displaying behavior that exemplifies quality customer service as the number one hospital goal.


* The employee demonstrates the ability to cooperate, and communicate on all levels in a positive, courteous and respectful manner


* The employee can be relied upon regarding task completion and follow-up. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES


* Completes comprehensive assessment and history on patients’ admission.  Reflects sensitivity to different age, cultural and religious backgrounds.


* Initiates effective interventions based on assessed problems.  Evaluates, reports and documents patient’s response to care.


* Care is given in collaboration with patient, family and other team members, demonstrating understanding of team approach to patient care.


* All documentation is on correct forms, is complete, legible, correct and current.


* Effectively identifies predictable problems, assesses patient’s response to care and takes appropriate, timely actions.


* Participates in Performance Improvement program meeting deadlines for studies. Verbalizes understanding of department and hospital performance improvement plans and changes practices in response to performance improvement actions.


* Cleans and prepares treatment areas between patients.  Supplies and assures equipment is in working order.


* All assessments and interventions reflect knowledge of department policy, procedure and are in tandem with the job description.


* Attends staff meetings, reads email and other key documents.  Responds to inquiries promptly.


* Has department project.  Gives 2 department specific in-services/year and attends 12.


* Accepts professional responsibility and accountability for professional actions. Uses critical thinking skills in daily practice.


* Promotes teamwork by participating with the health care team.  Communicates appropriately and effectively.


* Keeps families informed appropriately.  Complaints are investigated and reported.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Physical Demands
•    Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.)
•    Occasional prolonged standing/walking
•    Assists with lifting and moving patients
•    Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment
•    Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
      
Working Conditions
•    May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
•    Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases
•    Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances.

 Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness.)
•    Handle emergency or crisis situations
•    Perform emergency care
•    Requires judgment/action which could res...