RN-Emergency Services Position Available In Lauderdale, Alabama

Job Description:

RN-Emergency Services at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System- Lawrenceburg summary: The RN in Emergency Services at STRHS-Lawrenceburg providesprofessional care to patients, managing treatment and documentationwhile collaborating with healthcare team members. Responsibilitiesinclude developing individualized care plans, advocating forpatient needs, and participating in quality improvementinitiatives. The role requires critical thinking and effectivecommunication skills to address patient needs in a high-pressureenvironment.

Description:

03108 RN Emergency Services STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description Report to the Director, the staff RN is a professional care giverwho assumes responsibility and accountability for a group ofpatients for a designated time frame and provides care to thosepatient via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, theenvironment/instrumentation, and other healthcare team members. Ifassigned as charge nurse, will serve as resource for coordinationof activities on the unit. Responsibilities as charge include, butnot limited to, assessment of unit needs, available resources forcurrent and oncoming shift(s) based on patient acuity, volume,individuals and family needs and special clinical procedures orinterventions pending.

Reports to:

Director of Emergency Services FLSA:

Non-exempt Grade:

67

EEO:

X 02 Professionals Essential Functions ? Performs plan of care intervention, including medicationadministration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as wellas other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition asappropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living,including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, andambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patientcare, including patient transfer, discharge, referral andspiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and providespatient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition,and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being ofthe patient. Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process Plans and implements patient care and teaching based on the totalassessment and the age of the patient. Develop plan of care that is individualized for the patient needsreflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team,the patient, and the family as appropriate. Evaluates and documents the patient response; monitors andrecognizes changes in physiological and psychosocial status; takingappropriate action based on the assessment of the patient. Participates and cooperates in the unit-based Quality Improvementprocess. Supports, maintains, and provides an environment which issupportive of quality patient care based on best practice using aholistic approach to care, and by adhering to effectively usingresources and personnel. Practices, develops, and endorses customer service skills inrelationships with internal and external customers. Serves as patient and family advocate with respect to the patient’sright to privacy, autonomy, and dignity by protectingconfidentiality of information. Formulate individualized teaching and educational plan based onidentified learning need and evaluate the effectiveness of learningincluding the patient and family as appropriate. Enhance professional growth and development through participationin educational programs, current literature, in-service meeting,workshops and shows responsibility for own professional practiceand ongoing education.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements ? Minimum Education Must posses a current and active Registered Nurse License in theState of Tennessee. Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in astressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support(ACLS), & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). (all may becompleted within 30 days following orientation before patientcare)

Required Skills Licenses:

Current and active Registered Nurse License in the Stateof Tennessee.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Emergency Services, Patient Care, Healthcare,Critical Thinking, Nursing Process, Patient Advocacy, BLS, ACLS,PALS