Registered Nurse - ER

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an 'owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. Position Details Work Shift: Night Shift - 12 (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Department: GCMC Emergency Department Overview of Position Plans, provides and/or supervises the nursing care of patients in an efficient and caring manner. Coordinates care planning with other caregivers and with other areas, adheres to universal precautions, and is compliant with infection control policies. Works independently with minimal supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provides compassionate, quality patient care in accordance with physician orders in a warm and friendly manner. Takes and records measurements or readings. Assesses condition and provides treatment for care of patient. Administers prescribed medications. Provides leadership while working collaboratively with other care givers on the unit. Willingly floats between campuses. Demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability related to patient care and normal procedures in the Emergency Department within own scope of practice as demonstrated in completion of annual competencies. Assists with orientation process of new staff as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Current Ohio RN License and ADN. One year experience in acute care setting. CPR certification within 30 days of employment. Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff. Attention to detail. Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others. Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan. Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care as necessary. PALS certification within 12 months after completion of orientation, provided the appropriate classes are available/offered within this period. TNCC certification within 12 months of hire date, provided the appropriate classes are available/offered within this period. ACLS certification within 12 months of hire date, provided the appropriate classes are available/offered within this period. BCRA certification during nursing orientation. ENPC certification within 12 months after completion of orientation, provided the appropriate classes are available/offered within this period. PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS 1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values Performs work in a manner that is quality focused. Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect. Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives. Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation. Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change. Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations. Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding. Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions. Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved. 2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers) Introduces self and role...connects with everyone. Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback. Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others. Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.) Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately. Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner. Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed. 3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.) Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.) Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness. Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with the hands and arms, and taste or smell. 2. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 3. Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. 4. Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare. Genesis HealthCare System is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Zanesville, Ohio. The system includes a not-for-profit hospital, Genesis Hospital, in Zanesville, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region. Genesis is the largest healthcare provider in its six-county region of southeastern Ohio, which includes Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties. Genesis provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open-heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II special care nursery, neurosurgery and comprehensive cancer services. This level of care has established Genesis as a primary referral center for much of the region. In addition to traditional hospital services, Genesis offers a broader range of services through its affiliated organizations, which serve as Genesis' partners to extend care far out into the community. Our steadfast commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate patient care is recognized throughout the country with numerous awards and accreditations. We are proud of our rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr Healthcare Staffing