RN Emergency Room Nights

Company: Prime Healthcare
Location: National City
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. He / She communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:
Recognizes signs of abuse and reports appropriately to the hospital social worker and/or Adult / Child Protective Services. Familiar with the EMTALA Regulations.Responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts, mobilization, and shall participate as needed in patient handling.Attends and maintains mandatory training in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques, includes but not limited to 1)Appropriate use of lifting devices and equipment, 2) Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral, bariatric repositioning and ambulation, 3) Use of lifting devices to handle patients safely.Uses professional judgment and clinical assessment in safe patient handling that are consistent with Safe Patient Handling policies. Monitors hemodynamic/cardiac status of patient and correctly interprets the results. Reports to the physician any abnormal results.Initiates discharge and patient / family education planning with proper documentation on the patient record or electronic medical record (EMR).Adjusts frequency of assessment as appropriate for patient's condition and reassesses nursing action for effectiveness in achieving desired outcome.Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential needs and available resources of time, equipment, personnel and supplies.Accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner.Adheres to attendance and punctuality requirements per hospital policy. Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness.Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness.Uses time effectively and constructively. Does not abuse supplies, equipment, and service.Observes all hospital and departmental policies governing conduct while at work (e.g., telephone and computer use, electronic messaging, smoking regulations, parking, breaks and other related policies).

Qualifications:
Education and Work ExperienceCurrent and valid state RN License.Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.Current PALS (AHA) certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.Non-OB facilities: NRP (AHA) certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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