Emergency Department RN - Nights

Emergency Department RN - Nights Location 1900 N SUNRISE DR, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States Base Pay $38.22 - $58.37 / Year Job Category EMERGENCY ROOM Employee Type Non-Exempt Description The registered nurse is accountable for the provisions of nursing care to all patients in the Emergency Department, including the provision of nursing care to trauma patients. The registered nurse will prescribe, delegate and coordinate that care as part of their daily responsibility. The registered nurse will also participate in unit management, staff orientation and self development. Nursing Skills Collects relevant patient data or reviews data collection on admission and ongoing to assure holistic assessment. Assesses the demands of the patient's illness on the patient and the patient's potential for adaptation. Continuously analyzes patient data to identify patient's needs using nursing diagnosis. Takes responsibility for assuring patient's needs are being met while in the Emergency Department. Educates patients in self care, prevention, medication, treatments, procedures, disease, symptom management, etc. Uses available resources and assures that education needs are met for all patients. Develops update and/or give patient education programming. Initiates discharge planning on admission and ongoing preparing the patient/family for timely discharges including transfer and discharge sheets and assures that discharge planning has been done that meets the patient's/family's needs.h Nursing Responsibilities Performs nursing skills according to REHC policies and procedures using proper body mechanics and universal precautions. Revises and updates current policies and procedures and develops new ones as needed. Implements physician orders correctly and in a timely manner. Manages multiple patient care situations, prioritizes to meet all patient needs. Documents according to charting guidelines. Serves as a teacher and role model to others. Identifies self to patients and others, explains procedures and uses good communication techniques. Recognizes and intervenes when pertinent pt changes occur. Reports this to necessary staff. Able to perform in crisis or complex situations grasping problem and managing team work. Identifies education needs for the unit, assists in providing needed staff development. Attends educational offerings that enhance knowledge in current role at REHC and contributes to the overall mission of REHC. Patient Care Use proper safety and infection control procedures. Perform all tasks specific to area of expertise: airway management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and IV therapy, medication administration, recording and reporting specific monitor readings. (Competencies will be done yearly as determined by Emergency Services Manager) Communicates patient/family observations to appropriate team members. Demonstrates consideration of age, developmental, physical, social, emotional and cultural needs of patients and families in all communication and encounters. Demonstrates respect for patient, visitor and employee rights consistent with hospital policy. (Informed consent, confidentiality, privacy) Provides care which recognizes all aspects of patient/family need, including biologic, psycho-social, emotional, and spiritual needs. Transports/transfers patient safely, using proper body mechanics. Assist with patient/family education. Perform basic personal care. Familiar with hospital emergency response plans and is able to carry out assigned tasks. Assist in acute care area as needed. Assists with patient discharge as directed by Provider. Other duties as assigned by Provider. Collaboration In constant communication with the provider regarding plan of care. Assists REHC to maintain compliance with rules and regulations of governing bodies. Recognizes when standards are not being met and make changes that effectively brings the organization into compliance. Assists in other departments as assigned and helps other staff as needed to meet patient needs. Seeks opportunity to help out in other departments or to assist other staff to assure all patient's are having their needs met. Confirmed by peers as effective team leader. Utilizes each staff member's expertise and delegates appropriately according to patient needs and acuity. Assists in orientation of staff with courtesy and respect including skill development, problem solving and decision-making. Takes an active role i