RN-Emergency Services PRN Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

Description:

03108 RN Emergency Services STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job DescriptionReport 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 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 the totalassessment and the age of the patient. Develop plan of care that isindividualized for the patient needs reflecting collaboration withother members of the healthcare team, the patient, and the familyas appropriate. Evaluates and documents the patient response;monitors and recognizes changes in physiological and psychosocialstatus; taking appropriate action based on the assessment of thepatient. Participates and cooperates in the unit-based QualityImprovement process. Supports, maintains, and provides anenvironment which is supportive of quality patient care based onbest practice using a holistic approach to care, and by adhering toeffectively using resources and personnel. Practices, develops, andendorses customer service skills in relationships with internal andexternal customers. Serves as patient and family advocate withrespect to the patient’s right to privacy, autonomy, and dignity byprotecting confidentiality of information. Formulate individualizedteaching and educational plan based on identified learning need andevaluate the effectiveness of learning including the patient andfamily as appropriate. Enhance professional growth and developmentthrough participation in educational programs, current literature,in-service meeting, workshops and shows responsibility for ownprofessional practice and 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.

RequiredSkills Certifications:

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

Required Skills Licenses:

Current and active Registered Nurse License in the Stateof Tennessee.