Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides direct and indirect patient care. He/She applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. The Registered Nurse must possess good communication skills and must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, peers, patients and families. He/She works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure quality care is delivered. Will oversee LPN practices as directed by unit director.

Essential Functions

Providing nursing care appropriate to the condition and needs of the patient.

Consulting and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide care to the patients.

Establishing, reviewing, revising and following the patient plan of care

Administering medications and treatments within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse

Recording patient care activities including assessment, reassessment, and ongoing treatment notes within the patients’ medical record.

Using a variety of computer systems

Operating medical equipment used in the care of the patient

Providing patient and family education related to treatment, diagnosis, medications, discharge and self-care.

Providing patient care following nursing standards of care in a manner that promotes excellent outcomes, avoids harm to patients, and promotes heath and healing.

Oversight of LPN practices.

Unit specific duties.

Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English

Must possess the ability to work under pressure, to adapt quickly in changing situations, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of settings.

Non-Essential Functions

Complete all assigned education in a timely manner.

Other duties as assigned.
Must complete department specific education.

Organizational Expectations

Actively participates in Foundation Safety Behavior Tools and Tactics such as Briefs, Debriefs, Huddles, Learning Board Activities, Executive Patient Safety Rounds and reporting of unanticipated and unintended patient events regardless of whether there is harm.

Provide effective mentoring
Be loyal to the absent
Always manage up
Consistent use of AIDET & 5 P's
Uphold the facilities Standards of Performance

Job Requirements

Minimum Education
Must possess an active TN RN license or a compact state license with the intent to obtain a TN RN license within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills
BLS – current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
ACLS – current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
PALS – current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
NRP – current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
STABLE - current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
HWC (Handle With Care) - current or must obtain within 6 months from date of hire.

Trauma Nursing Core Certification (TNCC) - preferred.
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENPC) - preferred.

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