RN- Emergency Department

Registered Nurse

Provide direct nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process, performs technical nursing functions, and upholds the standards of practice of a professional nurse. Utilizes critical thinking and evidence-based practice to facilitate the nursing process in the provision of patient care. Assures compliance with the Iowa Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards. Performs according to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Considers age, growth and development of the patient when planning, teaching and providing care. Documents and maintains data on patient's electronic and paper record. Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. Acts as a patient advocate. Applies teaching/learning concepts to patient and family education. Observes patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notifies Physician of changes in patient's condition and progress or lack of progress towards goals of care. Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol. Participates in precepting and mentoring while providing education/orientation to staff, students and others. Actively supports and participates in continuous quality improvement efforts. Actively demonstrates customer service philosophy. Participates in department staff meetings and hospital wide in-service programs as required. Computer literacy attained. Communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to facilitate safe, effective and appropriate patient care. Assures safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. Participates in department staff meetings, hospital wide in-service programs as required and quality improvement efforts. Serves as a resource and mentor for staff. Restocks and assures adequate supplies as they are utilized for patient care.

Must be caring, sympathetic, responsible, and detail oriented. Able to direct or supervise others correctly assess patients' conditions, and determine when consultation is required. Need to be emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses. Emergency Department experience required. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing: Diploma RN, ADN, BSN, or MSN. Valid Iowa RN license. Certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS optional certifications are ENPC, NRP, and CEN. Caring nature, critical thinker, great communication skills, adaptive, detailed-orientated, and maintain regular and reliable attendance. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Skill in effective oral and written communication in English.