RN - ER (PRN)

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Plans, implements, and evaluates all levels of patient care. Performs age appropriate assessments and safe care to all age groups.
• Triages patient needs and determines priority of needs.
• Documentation is appropriate using medical terminology and is reflective of nursing care provided as well as the patient’s response to care given.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team and outside agencies, as appropriate, to provide safe and efficient patient care.
• Coordinates the needs of multiple patients and prioritizes those needs to ensure they are met in a timely fashion, that quality care is provided, and patient flow is enhanced.
• Actively participates in developing professional goals.
• Assesses for patient and family knowledge and discharge needs as well as providing for the same.
• Recognizes common and advanced cardiac arrhythmias and intervenes according to ACLS and PALS algorithms.
• Monitors patient condition and technical equipment; performs routine and complex treatments.
• Administers medications using safe medication administration practices according to hospital policy.
• Responds to emergent situations in a calm, efficient manner and directs others appropriately.
• Complies with informed consent, transfer protocols, and other legislative requirements that preserve patient rights and ensure appropriateness of care.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES  

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues and the general public both in person and on the telephone.
• Should have the ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, hospital policies, and technical procedures.
• Should have the ability to document in the electronic medical record in a concise and effective manner.
• Must have ability to calculate figures and amounts for computing doses of medications and IV fluids.
• Must have the ability to rapidly problem solve and deal with a variety of variables and set priorities as well as the ability to analyze data from a variety of sources and choose consistently appropriate interventions to maximize positive patient outcomes.
• Must demonstrate positive, supportive behavior to members of the healthcare team, patients, and families through effective communication, calm appearance and professional behavior.

EDUCATION

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in nursing.

EXPERIENCE 

• Preferably prior experience in emergency nursing.  Six to twelve months Medical/Surgical or Critical Care nursing experience helpful. 

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

• Current Iowa Registered Nurse License.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire