Registered Nurse- Emergency Room - Fulltime Flexible Shift

Department: Scotland Memorial Hospital - Emergency Department Status: Full time Shift: 3rd (United States of America) Schedule Details/Additional Information: 1 Year Rn Experience In Hospital Setting, Preferably Er Or Critical Care Preferred At Hire: Tncc, Enpc Minimum Requirement: Current NC or Multistate RN licensure; CPR Preferred at Hire: Nationally recognized certification in Emergency Medicine 1 Year Rn Experience In Hospital Setting, Preferably Er Or Critical Care Preferred At Hire: Tncc, Enpc Minimum Requirement: Pals, Acls, Aegis De Escalation Training Within 3 Months Of Hire.

Demonstrates expertise in the application of the nursing process: 1.Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development though the life span of the patient and have the ability to meet the needs of and provide care of these patients. Pediatrics 1 - 12 years; Young Adult/Adult 18-64 years; Adult/Middle Aged 65-79 years; Assures the family and significant others are involved in the application of the nursing process. Triage and initiate accurate and ongoing assessments of physical and psychosocial problems of patients within the emergency care system as evidenced by written documentation: 1.Performs and documents an in-depth nursing history to include, but not limit, chief complaint, health care status, allergies, meds, past medical history, treatment prior to arrival, and other pertinent information. Performs nursing actions and interventions according to recognized patient care needs, an established plan and in accordance with policy and procedure. Performs nursing care according to the medical provider’s orders and nursing plan of care within the scope of hospital and nursing department policies and procedures. Facilitates continuity of care by assuring the needs of the patients are recognized and addressed throughout coordination with other health care team members. Evaluates and documents effectiveness of treatment in the medical record. Anticipates potential patient problems and performs nursing actions to minimize those problems in a timely manner to ensure safety. Communicates appropriate data to the physician, and provides documentation for same 3.Promotes patient’s dignity and privacy during provision of care. Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner, being sensitive to patient and cultural diversities. Demonstrates knowledge and proper utilization of all information management systems. Implements planned teaching interventions as evidenced by documentation in the medical record. Demonstrates competency in performing nursing care actions and interventions as evidenced by completion of competency requirements and department skills checklist. Administers medications (including IV fluids) according to hospital policy and procedures and practices safety techniques (e.g. observes for side effects, appropriate rate of administration, aware of common drug interactions) as evidenced by compliance with medication error policy. Accepts responsibility for intervention in an emergency situation as evidenced by documentation of actions taken and peer evaluation. Manages the care of the patient receiving IV conscious sedation. Evaluate and modify the plan of care based on observable responses of a patient and attainment of patient outcomes as evidenced by documentation in the medical record. Evaluates and documents response to intervention to ensure completeness of patient care. Re-prioritizes plan of care based on additional data, patient's response, or change in condition while trying to minimize delays in intervention. Assures open and timely communication with emergency patients, their significant others, and team members to ensure the occurrence of effective therapeutic interventions. Communicates with Emergency Department physicians, other nurses, attending physicians, team members, and resource personnel concerning patient care status effectively and in a timely manner to maintain optimal patient flow within the department. Understands and utilizes channels of communications according to hospital policy. Acts as a liaison to the patient and family by providing accurate and timely information to assist patient and family participation in Emergency Center care. Gives report on patients admitted to the hospital or being transferred to another facility from the Emergency Center to other health care members with accurate information, including patient care given and patient condition, to maintain continuity of care. Positively represents the hospital in all interactions with the public. Gives an accurate patient report to oncoming shift members to maintain continuity of care and documents who report was given to. Maintains an environment which promotes safety for both the hospital associate and the patient. Demonstrates knowledge of the patients who are at high risk for falls or injury. Takes appropriate action to correct recognized safety hazards or reports to immediate supervisor in a timely manner. Develops new knowledge and skills in the use of equipment and new procedures as evidenced by competency checklist completion and personal record of continuing education. Functions independently, works well with little supervision. Contributes to management and control of unit resources in a cost effective manner.

Careers At Scotland Health Care System We're proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way. Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need. We offer a full spectrum of services- including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care- along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women’s health. We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities. Competitive compensation Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare Flexible scheduling Exclusive savings programs Career growth and advancement opportunities. If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want a meaningful career where you can make a difference—Scotland Health Care System is the place for you. Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina is proud to be the community's health care system.

Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare

Flexible scheduling

Career growth and advancement opportunities

Our Beliefs About Our Future To successfully accomplish our Mission and Vision our transformation must include creative and innovative changes in what we do and how we do it. We must change from a hospital and provider-centric model to a patient-centered, ambulatory model. There will be a continued focus on moving the industry to an increasingly ambulatory based delivery model focused on the health of the individual patient and the overall health of the population we serve. New payment models will incent us to better coordinate our patient’s care along the continuum of services. We will be strategically advantaged by coordinating access to a comprehensive continuum of care. Patients and their families will behave more like Consumers, expecting more Value, Convenience, and Access, in addition to caring and compassionate Service.