RN Emergency Room Nights
Company: Prime Healthcare
Location: National City
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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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:
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