FT Registered Nurse ED

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ED RN is a professional RN accomplished in primary assessment, effective triage, direct observation, specialized nursing care and attention to individual patient needs based on nursing processes including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. He/she is responsible for delegation and supervision of personnel participating in provision of care ensuring patient needs and expected outcomes are met.

 HOURS: Fulltime, varied shifts, on-call as needed

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to:                         Clinical Nurse Manager, Clinical Services Leader

Positions Directly Supervised:    Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Secretaries

AGE OF POPULATION SERVED:

Infant to geriatric (non-specific)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Demonstrates leadership role using knowledge of ACLS/PALS protocols for cardiac events involving rescue medications, respiratory/cardiac support with defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion and/or pacing in the absence of a physician
• Demonstrates ability to assemble emergency childbirth equipment, OB pack, instruments, infant warmer, TOCO monitor in the event of a precipitous delivery, initiating PALS protocols for difficult delivery/birth
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of triage and timely care of patients in emergent, urgent and non-urgent categories
• Demonstrates competency in completing initial nursing assessment for chief complaint, vital signs appropriate for age and condition, pain screening and systems review using EMR.

• Builds a strong, positive relationship with every customer served, both internal and external
• Works effectively with others to deliver the highest quality care and service on a continuous basis
• Follows AH standards of performance at all times
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge to effectively complete assigned tasks and completes all required education programs
• Delivers safe, accurate and timely patient care that conforms to AH standards departmental goals

• Fully engaged, fully aware and available to help others while on duty
• Demonstrates patient centered care, be an advocate for the patient

• Accomplishes tasks with the minimum expenditure of time, materials and money with service as the guiding principle.
• Works productively while on the clock and offers to help others when work is completed.

• Demonstrates the ability to positively and productively respond to change.
• Participates in continuous improvement, offering and or implementing methods to improve care and service.

• Document accurately and timely.
• Observe universal precautions.
• Knowledge of sterile procedures
• Patient safety observed at all time.
• Observe departmental policies and procedures.

This is not an all-inclusive list of compliance items for this job description; please refer to familiarize yourself with these regulations as part of your orientation:

Joint Commission of Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations (JACHO) standards

Occupational Health and Safety Association (OSHA) rules and regulations

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines

North Carolina Tuberculosis Association (NCTBA) regulations

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulations

Department of Facility Services (DFS) rules and regulations

Alleghany Health Compliance Plan

Alleghany Health Infection Control policy and procedures

Departmental Policies and Procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements of this job:

Education/Formal Training:  Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Licensure/Certification:

• RN Licensure: Must hold a current valid license to practice nursing in North Carolina with no pending or substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or misappropriation of resident or patient property recorded with the board of nursing.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS: Current certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS required. Must have current BLS certification through the American Heart Association upon hire, or obtain within 30 days of hire date. Must have current ACLS and PALS certification through an approved program upon hire, or obtain within 6 months of hire date. BTLS/TNCC preferred but not required.

• Work Experience: Knowledge of emergency nursing and practices. Minimum of one year emergency nursing experience preferred but not required. Has working knowledge of North Carolina Nurse Practice Act. Basic computer knowledge.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

POSITION TITLE:  Registered Nurse              DEPARTMENT: Emergency

**Lifting/carrying more than 35 pounds will require employee getting assistance from another employee or using an assistive device (lift, etc.) to complete task.

Mental - Ability to react appropriately, calmly, and politely to stressful situations, i.e., emergency patient situation, illness related anxieties of patient and family members, and work related situations by medical, nursing, ancillary, and administrative staff.

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS                                                                            % OF TIME

Patient Care                                                                                                                  60%

Documentation/Charting/Secretarial                                                                                20%

Interaction with health team providers                                                                            10%

Other                                                                                                                            10%