REGISTERED NURSE- EMERGENCY ROOM- NOC SHIFT - Bates County Memorial Hospital : Job Details

Primarily responsible for Emergency Department (ED) patient care. Triages, treats and stabilizes patients in an emergency medical condition. Performs duties without direct supervision. Requires flexibility to provide care in the emergency department and as a pre-hospital provider as needed. Serves as patient advocate and teacher to improve outcomes. Provides post procedure instruction and treatment. Addresses patient and family concerns.19-07 RN PositionPrimarily responsible for Emergency Department (ED) patient care. Triages, treats and stabilizes patients in an emergency medical condition. Performs duties without direct supervision. Requires flexibility to provide care in the emergency department and as a pre-hospital provider as needed. Serves as patient advocate and teacher to improve outcomes. Provides post procedure instruction and treatment. Addresses patient and family concerns. Functions in an out-of-hospital environment to include staff function in an ALS ambulance as primary or secondary care provider in an as needed basis. May be required to cover call on occasion for emergency or ambulance.Experience and Education:Minimum:Associates Degree of Science of Nursing.ACLS certified; BCLS certified; PALS or equivalent; and TNCC or approved equivalent certifications within 9 months of hire.Registered Nurse, licensed in MissouriPreferred:Bachelor's Degree of Science of NursingMinimum two years of experience in Critical Care/emergency care environment is preferred.Must be able to respond and perform duties in stressful environment and react/respond immediately to emergency.Must be able to perform duties with limited or no supervision. No physical lifting limitationsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities RequiredDemonstrated passion for patient centered careAbility to perform in a high-stress environmentAbility to understand instructions, and make sound judgmentsPerforms all basic nursing skillsProficient in suture and drain removal, placement and removal of splints, removal of castsCalculates drug dosages with appropriate administration ofProficient in blood product administrationAble to work in stressful environment and respond/react immediately to emergency situation. Proficient in medical and trauma resuscitation as a team member or team leaderCurrent on utilization and maintenance of peripheral and central venous catheters, including Subclavian, Portacath and PICCCompletes history and physical on patients to determine priority of care and documentation of ongoing treatment. Provides documentation consistent with patient presentation.Current on medical and trauma trends/care, including resuscitationDemonstrates the ability to assess a situation from many perspectives, consider various alternatives and choose appropriate actionCombines ethical judgment with technical skills within policy and legal guidelines of the institutionDemonstrates effective judgment in the selection and utilization of various data sources to identify problems in the delivery of careSchedules and triages patients appropriately; patient is informed of the status of their emergency department visitAppropriate knowledge and application of growth and development as relates to age group to which services are provided. Could include newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatricProvides patient education specific to the patient's need, age and level of understandingAssesses patient's physical and emotional needs, providing appropriate care and documentationMaintains supplies and equipment; documents cleaning and maintenanceFollows EMTALA regulations for patient screening requirements and transferProficient in ACLS, to include dysrhythmia. interpretation, external pacing and defibrillationMaintains current certification and proficient in PALS or equivalentFunctions as the team leader or team member in medical or trauma resuscitationsProficient in invasive skills, including IV, IM, NG, OG and foleyProficient in airway maintenance and oxygen delivery devicesCalculates drug dosages and administers medications appropriatelyCollection of specimens: ABG, venous blood, stool, urine, sputum or woundSuture removal, wound cleansing and debridementThirty minutes of two person CPRCarries a minimum of 50% of patient load/equipment to safely move patientProficient at TNCC skills, including spinal immobilization, splinting and triageDemonstrates effective judgment in the selection and utilization of various data sources to identify problems in the delivery of careProficient in use of required equipment: cardiac monitors, IV pumps and cast cut-off sawWorks carefully and precisely without creating unnecessary errorsPays close attention to detailsCompletes necessary documents according to Hospital and departmental policyDisplays sensitivity to needs of customers. Supplies customers with emotional as well as technical clinical supportDisplays polite behavior to customersSpeaks in a positive, professional manner about customers and the hospitalResponds promptly to customers' requests and needs in a timely fashionDisplays good organizational skills and utilizes time wiselyMaintains a neat and orderly work environmentCompletes assigned tasks in a timely mannerSeeks additional work upon completion of assignmentsDemonstrates good communication skills and empathyWillingly shares information and resources with co-workersTakes the time to explain and exchange information with customersMaintains composure under stress and continues to work effectivelyDemonstrates positive relations in dealing with customersPromotes teamwork by working with other employees and departments to coordinate servicesAssesses each situation before taking actionSeeks assistance/guidance when necessaryObserves Hospital guidelines concerning unscheduled absences so as not to result in disciplinary action and reports absences according to Hospital procedureComplies with Hospital policies concerning smoke breaks, rest breaks and meal breaksReports to work when scheduled according to department procedureIs available to work as neededDiscusses personal, patient, and staff-related issues in a confidential manner and in the appropriate locationFollows Hospital policy concerning Confidentiality of customersDemonstrates professional development on the job as evidenced by completing a min requirement for in-service and/or continuing educationTreats customers in an ethical mannerRespects the dignity and individuality of customersDemonstrates commitment to customers by putting their well-being before personal, financial, or procedural concernsRespects the rights of others to privacy and confidentialityConsistently exhibits a positive behavior of courtesy, respect, compassion, dignity, and integrity toward our customersMaintains professional demeanor at all timesMaintains professional appearance at all times.Strives for excellence in performing job dutiesAble to learn new skillsPersonal technology device to download application to enable access to hospital email by multi-factor authentication.$7,500 Sign-on Bonus%{{advertiserId}}% %%{{category}}%%