Job Title:

RNHome Department:

Emergency DepartmentReports To:

Director of Emergency DepartmentDirect Reports:

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Non-Exempt Position SummaryThe RN is responsible for providing professional nursing care within the Emergency Department. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with ER physicians regarding changes in patient's status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. General Duties, Tasks and ResponsibilitiesPerforms accurate and complete assessment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department; performs head-to-toe systems assessment per policy; assesses and reassesses pain; assessments are age, culture and psychosocial appropriate.

Formulates a plan of care based on patient needs, modifies the plan of care based on patient outcomes; formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning to include: educating the patient/family regarding treatment plan and providing discharge planning/instructions.

Accurately assigns triage categories; monitors hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interprets results; identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately.

Prepares and administers medications based on age / clinical condition of the patient; starts intravenous/intraosseous lines for medications and fluids.

Assesses the effectiveness of pain medications; revises plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment as appropriate.

Ensures documentation is complete, accurate and timely; prepares the patient record in both electronic and chart form.

Performs all aspects of the position in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors; utilizes established hand-off communication protocols; maintains the security of the department.

Answers patient call lights promptly and courteously; inquires about patient needs prior to leaving room. Observes and reports any changes in condition or behaviors exhibited by patients.

Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Participates in performance improvement activities.

Performs other duties as assigned. Education RequirementsAssociates degree in nursing Required Certification/Licensure RequirementsCurrent IL RN License RequiredBLS RequiredACLS Required within 6 monthsPALS Required within 1 yearTNCC Required within 1 yearDe-escalation Training Required within 6 months of hire Experience RequirementsRegistered Nurse minimum 4 years Preferred Computer SkillsStrong computer skills with the ability to navigate EMR programs Additional SkillsAbility to multi-task, prioritize and work independently in a team environmentExcellent ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changes in assignmentExcellent communication and customer service skills