RN-Emergency Medicine - Midshift

Job Summary

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. It involves delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members, assuming accountability for quality patient outcomes, and supporting the organization’s nursing philosophy.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Work Experience

None required.

Certifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: Certification in clinical specialty area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The job requires the ability to lift and move objects ranging from 10 to 100 pounds occasionally and frequently. Duties involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues and communicable diseases, as well as hazards associated with hazardous medications or waste. The incumbent works in a patient care area and has occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Compliance

Maintains Compliance & Privacy Program and standards of conduct, including reporting unethical or questionable behaviors.