RN-Emergency Services Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

Description:

03108 RN Emergency Services STRHS-Lawrenceburg JobDescription Report to the Director, the staff RN is a professionalcare giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for agroup of patients for a designated time frame and provides care tothose patient 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 ServicesFLSA:

Non-exempt Grade:

67

EEO:

X 02 Professionals EssentialFunctions ? Performs plan of care intervention, includingmedication administration, specimen collection, clinicaltreatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documentspatient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patientcondition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, andfamily. Assists patients with performing activities of dailyliving, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, andambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinatepatient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral andspiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs ofpatient and/or family and provides patient/family educationappropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works asan advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of thepatient. Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursingprocess Plans and implements patient care and teaching based on thetotal assessment and the age of the patient. Develop plan of carethat is individualized for the patient needs reflectingcollaboration with other members of the healthcare team, thepatient, and the family as appropriate. Evaluates and documents thepatient response; monitors and recognizes changes in physiologicaland psychosocial status; taking appropriate action based on theassessment of the patient. Participates and cooperates in theunit-based Quality Improvement process. Supports, maintains, andprovides an environment which is supportive of quality patient carebased on best practice using a holistic approach to care, and byadhering to effectively using resources and personnel. Practices,develops, and endorses customer service skills in relationshipswith internal and external customers. Serves as patient and familyadvocate with respect to the patient’s right to privacy, autonomy,and dignity by protecting confidentiality of information. Formulateindividualized teaching and educational plan based on identifiedlearning need and evaluate the effectiveness of learning includingthe patient and family as appropriate. Enhance professional growthand development through participation in educational programs,current literature, in-service meeting, workshops and showsresponsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements ? Minimum Education Must posses acurrent and active Registered Nurse License in the State ofTennessee. Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills,decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and takeappropriate action.

Required Skills Certifications:

Basic LifeSupport (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), &Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). (all may be completedwithin 30 days following orientation before patient care)

RequiredSkills Licenses:

Current and active Registered Nurse License in theState of Tennessee.