IP REGISTERED NURSE - ER

Description Provides nursing care for Emergency Services patients. Location/Department Hospital – Emergency Services Benefit Eligible Benefit Eligible Job Summary Provides nursing care for Emergency Services patients. Supervisory Responsibilities None Duties/Responsibilities Uses only approved abbreviations. Understands patient safety goals and actions taken. Uses two patient identifiers before giving treatments, demonstrates process. Understands read‑back of verbal orders and critical lab values and 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, adverse drug reactions, or incidents as warranted. Uses final verification before invasive procedures and can verbalize correct process and document in EHR. Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention as needed and documents in EHR. Performs clinical skills for all ages served in a timely and appropriate manner and documents in EHR. Communicates with and provides education to patients, caregivers, and family members in a timely manner, using respect and dignity when dealing with death and dying, and documents in EHR. Triage assessment is done timely, appropriate classification is assigned, and responds appropriately to patient condition or complaint. Takes accurate and appropriate history. Performs appropriate physical assessment including pain assessment and use of a pain scale for all patients. Demonstrates knowledge of and uses equipment appropriately and safely. Collects specimens accurately and timely, including labeling specimens correctly. Accurately and timely documents medications given. Completes accurate and timely narcotic documentation including wastage. Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of high-risk medications. Required Skills/Abilities Strong customer service skills. Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing. Current in BLS, arrhythmia recognition, and ACLS. Able to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, monitors, and various electrical/battery powered equipment. Able to use basic office equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Margaret Mary Health