IP REGISTERED NURSE - ER

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

Education and Experience

Minimum Associates degree in nursing, Bachelor's degree preferred

No work experience required

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana

Physical Requirements

Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, & use of hands

May need to lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs

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