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Registered Nurse ED
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Ishpeming, Michigan |
About this job
POSITION SUMMARY:
The RN is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for patients seeking medical evaluation in an Emergency Department environment. The RN provides patient care through psychomotor skills, utilization of nursing process, support services and supervision of and delegation to LPN's, EMT 's and UAP's (unlicensed assistive personnel); completes all tasks/nursing interventions that require independent, specialized nursing knowledge, skill or judgment that cannot be delegated; and demonstrates specialized skills as related to the emergency management of patients.
AGE/PATIENT POPULATION SERVED:
Age of Patient Population Served
Population
All populations
Infant (29 days- less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1- 12 years)
Adolescent (13- 17 years)
Adult (18- 64 years)
Geriatric (65 & older)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
2. Willing and able to demonstrate appropriate core competencies annually or as requested.
3. Completes a comprehensive assessment according to hospital policy as related to management of emergencies in the Emergency Department.
4. Patient Triage.
5. Formulates a nursing diagnosis from assessment of patients' acute and chronic health problems.
6. Communicates effectively all patient assessment data with the healthcare professionals responsible for the patient.
7. Performs emergency procedures according to policy/procedure.
8. Assesses patient and patient representative's current learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet knowledge deficits.
9. Demonstrates knowledge based in areas of, but not limited to, standards of care, practice and professional performance, policies and procedures, medications, lab values and legal issues.
10. Serves on hospital committees and/or participates in QI activities as directed by the Department Manager.
11. Assists with orientation of new employees and staff development activities for the unit.
12. Abides by Nursing Service Behavior Standards.
13. Performs additional job-related duties and functions as required.
14. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
15. Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
16. Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development opportunities.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
18. Completes annual educational requirements.
19. Understands and adheres to Bell's compliance standards as they appear in Bell's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Tasks to be performed when staff RN is assigned Charge function on a given shift:
Individual assigned to charge is responsible to assess, plan, direct and evaluate the delivery of care to all patients in the following areas:
1. Demonstrates ability to work independently.
2. Assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of care provided on assigned shift and identifies problems with recommendations for improvement.
3. Directs/supervises others in the planning of patient care.
4. Notifies appropriate personnel of admissions to patient care unit from Emergency Department.
5. Effectively directs staff during any emergency situation.
MINIMUM LEVEL OF REQUIRED PREPARATION AND TRAINING/POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Minimum: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current license to practice as an RN in the State of Michigan.
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
EXPERIENCE:
Preferred: One year nursing experience.
CREDENTIALS:*
Required: Licensed RN in the State of Michigan.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.
Trauma Nursing Course Certified (TNCC)
Primary Source Verification: Michigan Department of Regulatory Affairs
*CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON PRIMARY SOURCE VERIFICATION OF ALL REQUIRED CREDENTIALS.
Other Skills:
Computer and/or keyboarding skills required.
Excellent human relations and oral/written communication.
Excellent organizational abilities.
Demonstrated teamwork skills.
Ability to deal with change.
Demonstrates a positive attitude towards initiating continuous improvement.
Ability to respond appropriately even in challenging situations.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
THE QUALIFICATIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE INTENDED TO REPRESENT THE MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS ASSOCIATED WITH PERFORMING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONTAINED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION. THE QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED AS EXPRESSING ABSOLUTE EMPLOYMENT OR PROMOTIONAL STANDARDS, BUT AS GENERAL GUIDELINES THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ALONG WITH OTHER JOB-RELATED SELECTION OR PROMOTIONAL CRITERIA.
Physical Requirements: [This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in the description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.]:
Physical Demands:
1. Frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods.
2. Frequently requires sitting.
3. Overall dexterity is required frequently, including handling, reaching, grasping, bending, fingering, and feeling.
4. Frequent climbing or balancing may be required.
5. Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
6. Must be able to listen and communicate verbally in person, and on the phone.
7. Frequently requires the ability to taste or smell.
8. Requires frequent lifting of up to 20 pounds alone and up to, or more than, 100 pounds with assistance.
9. Overall vision is required, including close up work, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions:
1. Frequently requires work near moving mechanical parts.
2. Involves frequent exposure to blood borne pathogens.
3. May periodically come into contact with fumes or airborne pathogens.
4. Frequently work around hazardous waste.
5. May periodically be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
6. May require periodic work in outdoor weather conditions.
7. Involves frequent risk of electrical shock and exposure to radiation.
8. May occasionally experience vibration.
9. Works in moderate noise conditions.
The RN is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for patients seeking medical evaluation in an Emergency Department environment. The RN provides patient care through psychomotor skills, utilization of nursing process, support services and supervision of and delegation to LPN's, EMT 's and UAP's (unlicensed assistive personnel); completes all tasks/nursing interventions that require independent, specialized nursing knowledge, skill or judgment that cannot be delegated; and demonstrates specialized skills as related to the emergency management of patients.
AGE/PATIENT POPULATION SERVED:
Age of Patient Population Served
Population
All populations
Infant (29 days- less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1- 12 years)
Adolescent (13- 17 years)
Adult (18- 64 years)
Geriatric (65 & older)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
2. Willing and able to demonstrate appropriate core competencies annually or as requested.
3. Completes a comprehensive assessment according to hospital policy as related to management of emergencies in the Emergency Department.
4. Patient Triage.
5. Formulates a nursing diagnosis from assessment of patients' acute and chronic health problems.
6. Communicates effectively all patient assessment data with the healthcare professionals responsible for the patient.
7. Performs emergency procedures according to policy/procedure.
8. Assesses patient and patient representative's current learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet knowledge deficits.
9. Demonstrates knowledge based in areas of, but not limited to, standards of care, practice and professional performance, policies and procedures, medications, lab values and legal issues.
10. Serves on hospital committees and/or participates in QI activities as directed by the Department Manager.
11. Assists with orientation of new employees and staff development activities for the unit.
12. Abides by Nursing Service Behavior Standards.
13. Performs additional job-related duties and functions as required.
14. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
15. Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
16. Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development opportunities.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
18. Completes annual educational requirements.
19. Understands and adheres to Bell's compliance standards as they appear in Bell's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Tasks to be performed when staff RN is assigned Charge function on a given shift:
Individual assigned to charge is responsible to assess, plan, direct and evaluate the delivery of care to all patients in the following areas:
1. Demonstrates ability to work independently.
2. Assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of care provided on assigned shift and identifies problems with recommendations for improvement.
3. Directs/supervises others in the planning of patient care.
4. Notifies appropriate personnel of admissions to patient care unit from Emergency Department.
5. Effectively directs staff during any emergency situation.
MINIMUM LEVEL OF REQUIRED PREPARATION AND TRAINING/POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Minimum: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current license to practice as an RN in the State of Michigan.
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
EXPERIENCE:
Preferred: One year nursing experience.
CREDENTIALS:*
Required: Licensed RN in the State of Michigan.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.
Trauma Nursing Course Certified (TNCC)
Primary Source Verification: Michigan Department of Regulatory Affairs
*CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON PRIMARY SOURCE VERIFICATION OF ALL REQUIRED CREDENTIALS.
Other Skills:
Computer and/or keyboarding skills required.
Excellent human relations and oral/written communication.
Excellent organizational abilities.
Demonstrated teamwork skills.
Ability to deal with change.
Demonstrates a positive attitude towards initiating continuous improvement.
Ability to respond appropriately even in challenging situations.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
THE QUALIFICATIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE INTENDED TO REPRESENT THE MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS ASSOCIATED WITH PERFORMING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONTAINED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION. THE QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED AS EXPRESSING ABSOLUTE EMPLOYMENT OR PROMOTIONAL STANDARDS, BUT AS GENERAL GUIDELINES THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ALONG WITH OTHER JOB-RELATED SELECTION OR PROMOTIONAL CRITERIA.
Physical Requirements: [This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in the description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.]:
Physical Demands:
1. Frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods.
2. Frequently requires sitting.
3. Overall dexterity is required frequently, including handling, reaching, grasping, bending, fingering, and feeling.
4. Frequent climbing or balancing may be required.
5. Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
6. Must be able to listen and communicate verbally in person, and on the phone.
7. Frequently requires the ability to taste or smell.
8. Requires frequent lifting of up to 20 pounds alone and up to, or more than, 100 pounds with assistance.
9. Overall vision is required, including close up work, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions:
1. Frequently requires work near moving mechanical parts.
2. Involves frequent exposure to blood borne pathogens.
3. May periodically come into contact with fumes or airborne pathogens.
4. Frequently work around hazardous waste.
5. May periodically be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
6. May require periodic work in outdoor weather conditions.
7. Involves frequent risk of electrical shock and exposure to radiation.
8. May occasionally experience vibration.
9. Works in moderate noise conditions.
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