Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN Days

This is a PRN!! Job Summary: The registered nurse is a professional practitioner who delivers patient care through the nursing process. Functions and Duties: Collaborates with the patient, family and healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes Assess and reassess patient clinical condition, which includes objective and subjective assessment data. Develop, implement and evaluate a patient’s Plan of Care. Utilize critical thinking skills for patient care and daily operations. Demonstrates clinical competencies and skills applicable to unit. Coordinates, initiates, and validates teaching based on identified learning needs of the patient and designated support person. Manages, administers and reconciles medications. Documents patient care, interventions and responses in the electronic health record (EHR) timely and accurately. Delegates appropriately according to skill level. Triage according to the ESI triage algorithm. Manage sexual assault victims care, paperwork and evidence. Medication management including Omnicell and refrigerator monitoring. Facilitate patient flow. Prioritize and delegate tasks related to patient care. Clear communication with First Responders in the Community (EMS). Knowledge of role in codes including but not limited to: Inside Response Team Outside Response Team Code Blue in ED Code Blue in house Code Blue on grounds Express Team Code Green including the function of the Decon Room Other hospital codes Clear and sensitive communication with patients and families who are dealing with various stages of trauma and tragedy. Management of an expired patient including but not limited to: Coroner notification M transplant notification Funeral home notification Morgue placement Patient belongings Family physician notification Police if required Safe management of Behavioral Health patients in acute crisis. Transfer management per EMTALA guidelines. Performs all other duties as assigned.