Job Description
Job Details Description Location/Department: Hospital - Emergency Services PRN Benefit Eligible Job Summary: Provides nursing care for Emergency Services patients. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties/Responsibilities: Uses only approved abbreviations. Understands patient safety goals & actions taken. Uses 2 patient identifiers before giving treatments, demonstrates process. Understands read back of verbal orders/critical lab values & can state process. Understands procedure to clarify physician orders. Uses standing orders when indicated. Accurately calls report to MD as warranted by condition; reports to other providers as needed. Reports sentinel events or adverse drug reactions or incidents as warranted. Uses final verification before invasive procedures & can verbalize correct process & documents in EHR. Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention as needed & documents in EHR. Performs clinical skills for all ages served in a timely & appropriate manner & documents in EHR. Communicates with & provides education to patients, caregivers, & family members in a timely manner (using respect & dignity when dealing with death & dying) & documents in EHR. Triage assessment is done timely, appropriate classification is assigned & responds appropriately to patient condition/complaint. Takes accurate & appropriate history. Performs appropriate physical assessment including pain assessment & use of a pain scale for all patients. Demonstrates knowledge of & uses equipment appropriately & safely. Collects specimens accurately & timely, including labeling specimens correctly. Accurately & timely documents medications given. Completes accurate & timely narcotic documentation including wastage. Demonstrates knowledge & appropriate use of high-risk medications. Required Skills/Abilities: Strong customer service skills Effectively communicates both verbal and written Current in BLS, arrythmia recognition, & ACLS Able to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, monitors, & various electrical/battery powered equipment Able to use basic office equipment