RN Emergency Services (Nights) Position Available In Limestone, Alabama

Job Description:

Description:

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Departmentprovides direct and indirect patient care. He/She applies thenursing process to plan and implement the care of patients,including patient and family education and continuum of careplanning. The Registered Nurse must possess good communicationskills and must be able to effectively communicate with physicians,peers, patients and families. He/She works collaboratively with allmembers of the healthcare team to ensure quality care is delivered.

Essential Functions Providing nursing care appropriate to thecondition and needs of the patient. Consulting and collaboratingwith physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide careto the patients. Establishing, reviewing, revising and followingthe patient plan of care Administering medications and treatmentswithin the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse Recordingpatient care activities including assessment, reassessment, andongoing treatment notes within the patients’ medical record. Usinga variety of computer systems Operating medical equipment used inthe care of the patient Providing patient and family educationrelated to treatment, diagnosis, medications, discharge andself-care. Providing patient care following nursing standards ofcare in a manner that promotes excellent outcomes, avoids harm topatients, and promotes heath and healing. The ability andwillingness to follow established Standards of Performance Must beable to read and communicate effectively in English Must possessthe ability to work under pressure, to adapt quickly in changingsituations, to function dependently and independently and to beflexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety ofsettings. Organizational Expectations Actively participates inFoundation Safety Behavior Tools and Tactics such as Briefs,Debriefs, Huddles, Learning Board Activities, Executive PatientSafety Rounds and reporting of unanticipated and unintended patientevents regardless of whether there is harm. Provide effectivementoring Be loyal to the absent Always manage up Consistent use of

AIDET & 5

P’s Uphold the facilities

Standards of Performance Qualifications:

JobRequirements Minimum Education Must possess an active TN RN license or a compact state licensewith the intent to obtain a TN RN license within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills Must have current BLS within 90 days of hire date. Must obtain ACLS within 90 days of hire date. Must obtain PALS within 90 days of hire date. Must obtain HWC within 6 months of hire date