Registered Nurse Emergency Department - Part Time - Nights - Full-time / Part-time

Position responsibilities:

Performs and directs nursing procedures, prescribed treatments, based on knowledge of principles and practice of Registered Nurse.

In accordance with hospital policy, may insert I.V.'s, administer I.V. medications, and begin blood product transfusion.

Observes and records patient reactions to medication, I.V. therapy, blood transfusion, and treatment.

Triages patients by evaluating the patient's signs and symptoms; recording and reports the results. Sets priorities and modifies patient care in response to changing conditions by utilizing problem solving skills and exhibiting good judgment.

Collaborates with physician regarding patient progress towards the outcome attainment. Assists physician during treatment and examination of patient and processes orders. Makes appropriate and timely notification to physician on patient condition changes.

Receives and transcribes/checks physicians orders in a timely manner.

Provides and documents patient and family education as needed.

Assists in the interpretation of hospital policies to co-workers, patients, visitors and students.

Communicates with supervisor regarding patient, staffing, and other issues.

Communicates clinical outcomes with patient and family.

Participates actively and constructively in quality improvement activities.

All education and training are completed within the required time frame, including annual BLS.

Performs efficiently with CPCS. Maintains ongoing training and proficiency with CPCS.

Coordinates admission through discharge plans with case manager, patient, and family.

Actively participates in the orientation of new personnel.

Attends unit meeting, in-services, and other educational programs.

Floats to other units as needed.

Performs other functions as assigned to meet the needs of the department.

Attend Code of Conduct training course annually

Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to HCA's Code of Conduct

Understands and satisfies the needs of the patient population appropriate to the age of the patient served (adults, geriatric, adolescent, pediatric, and parents of neonates)

Adheres to the Standards of Behavior for Terre Haute Regional Hospital as per the Customer Relations Policy

Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current or pending licensure by the Indiana State Board of Nursing as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Experience/Skills:

Emergency Room experience preferred

Have a basic knowledge of TJC, CMS and ISBH standards, rules and regulations.

Have a basic knowledge of "performance improvements" concepts and unit activities.

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Ability to make decisions under pressure

Ability to manage anger, fear, and hostility

Ability to handle stress appropriately

Capable of working in close proximity to others and or in a distracting environment

Capable of using initiative and good judgments

Ability to work and communicate with all employees

Pursues professional growth and development.

Functions as a role model for current and new staff

Certification:

BLS Healthcare Provider certified

PALS or ENPC Certified within one year of employment

ACLS Certified. within first 9 months in the department and maintains certification on going

Basic Arrhythmia Course within first 9 months

BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC must be maintained throughout employment with Terre Haute Regional Hospital