Forensic Nurse Examiner/Emergency Department Nurse

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Part time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Address

9100 W 74TH ST

City

SHAWNEE MISSION

State

Kansas

Postal Code

66204

Job Description

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) promotes and restores patients' health through the nursing process by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The RN collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care and supports the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients and families.

The RN provides care in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, professional nursing standards, applicable laws and regulations, and the nursing practice requirements of the state in which the position is located. The RN may delegate and supervise patient care activities performed by assigned team members within applicable scope-of-practice requirements.

Essential Functions

• The following functions are essential to the position. Qualified individuals must be able to perform these essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments appropriate to the patient population and evaluates physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and other factors affecting patient health and care needs.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises individualized plans of care based on patient assessments, identified needs, clinical priorities, evidence-based practice, and established standards of care.
• Provides nursing interventions, medications, treatments, and other patient care in accordance with authorized orders, applicable policies and procedures, and professional standards.
• Monitors and evaluates patient status and responses to medications, treatments, procedures, and nursing interventions and takes appropriate action based on clinical findings.
• Recognizes significant changes in patient condition and initiates appropriate interventions, notifications, and escalation of care.
• Responds to urgent and emergency patient situations and participates in emergency response and resuscitative care consistent with training, certification, assigned responsibilities, and organizational protocols.
• Educates patients and families regarding health conditions, medications, treatments, procedures, discharge plans, and self-care needs using communication methods appropriate to the patient's needs.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Provides therapeutic communication and appropriate emotional support to patients and families.
• Documents assessments, interventions, medications, treatments, patient responses, education, and other required information accurately and timely in the medical record.
• Delegates and supervises patient care activities, when applicable, in accordance with organizational policy, applicable law, scope-of-practice requirements, and the demonstrated competency of assigned team members.
• Applies infection prevention, patient identification, medication safety, fall prevention, and other established patient safety practices.
• Uses clinical judgment and critical thinking to prioritize patient needs, evaluate interventions, and modify nursing care based on patient outcomes.
• Operates and uses equipment, technology, electronic medical record systems, and other tools necessary to perform assigned nursing responsibilities.
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, professional development, education, and performance improvement activities as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, methods, and procedures applicable to the assigned patient population.
• Ability to assess patient needs, establish priorities, implement appropriate nursing interventions, evaluate outcomes, and revise care as appropriate.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities in a patient care environment and manage multiple demands effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and other individuals necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to understand and communicate clinical and safety information necessary for effective patient care, including during urgent and emergency situations.
• Knowledge of EKG interpretation when required for the assigned patient population or clinical area.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use Microsoft Windows-based applications, electronic medical record systems, and other technology required for the position.

Education

• Required: Associate Degree in Nursing from an applicable nursing education program.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Work Experience

• Preferred: One year of acute care hospital nursing experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Required: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or other authorization to practice nursing as required by the state in which the position is located.
• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Additional licenses, certifications, education, training, or credentials may be required based on the assigned unit, specialty, patient population, state requirements, or organizational policy.

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

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Pay Range

$32.83 - $61.05

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.