REGISTERED NURSE ER - NIGHTS

Full-time Night Registered Nurse position in our Emergency Department. (3) three, 12-hour shifts per week from 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM and every 4th weekend. Positive working environment with dedicated ER techs, EMT's and Paramedics. ER Experience preferred but will train the right applicant.

Full-time benefits include:

IPERS, Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance. PTO and sick time accrual begin on the first day of employment.

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Employee Job Description Job Title:

Registered Staff Nurse - Emergency Room Primary Function and Relationship to

Total Organization:

Provides direct and/or indirect nursing care for individual patients. Communicates with and on behalf of the patients and coordinates patient care with other health team members. Organizes those aspects of nursing care for which she/he is accountable.

Reports to:

Emergency Room Director Supervises:

LPN's, EMT's, ER Techs, Paramedics Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient admission interviews are completed within 30 minutes of triage. Nursing assessment includes an adequate account of past medical history and the event that brought the patient to the emergency department. Triages patient and categorizes appropriately. Anticipates changes in patient condition and recognizes the need for and performs emergency life-saving measures. Nursing care is implemented as stated in written protocol or appropriate standards of care. Prepares patient for examination by the physician and provides assistance as required. Obtains all necessary signatures authorizing emergency treatment and release of information, payment source and any other consents applicable to specific situations. Provides patient education as indicated related to illness, management of the disease process, preparation for admission, discharge or transfer according to their needs and abilities. Documents the patient condition, nursing interventions, and the patient's response to intervention in the Electronic Medical Record. Supervises patient care given by other team members in the Emergency Department. Intervenes with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions to ensure quality patient care. Assesses the patient's current lab values and the implications of common lab values. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and documents patient response. Accompanies patient to other departments or nursing units as necessary. Participates in non-direct patient care activities including education activities, quality improvement, standards development and review, hospital/nursing committees and other related activities. Complies with hospital and nursing service policies. Assists in the orientation and development of Nursing/ER personnel and students. Demonstrates willingness to support staffing and scheduling needs. Performs functions other that described above due to extenuating circumstances.

Trauma Alert Duties:

Directs and organizes the efforts of the trauma team members while assisting to initially assess and stabilize the patient/patients. Maintains skills for computerization of documentation and medication delivery.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS TASK X TASK X 1.

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over X 19. Pushing X 2. Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs. 20. Stooping X 3. Light lifting, under 15 lbs. 21. Climbing stairs 4. Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over X 22. Climbing ladders 5. Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs. X 23. Operating mechanical equipment 6. Light carrying, under 15 lbs. X 24. Operating office equipment X 7. Straight pulling X 25. Operating motor vehicle 8. Pulling hand over hand 26. Ability to see X 9. Repeated bending X 27. Identify colors X 10. Reaching above shoulder X 28. Depth perception needed X 11. Simple grasping X 29. Hearing (with aid) X 12. Dual simultaneous grasping X 30. Hearing (without aid) X 13. Walking X 31. Ability to write X 14. Standing X 32. Ability to count X 15. Sitting X 33. Ability to read X 16. Crawling 34. Other (please specify): 17. Twisting X 35. Other (please specify): 18. Kneeling X 36. Other (please specify):

RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TASK X TASK X 1.

Outside 13. Dust 2. Inside X 14. Grease and oils 3. Travel a) car 15. Solvents 16. Radiant/electrical energy b) van 17. Slippery/uneven walking surfaces c) bus 18. Working around machines with moving parts and moving objects d) plane 19. Working around moving objects or vehicles 4. Excessive heat 20. Working below ground 5. Excessive cold 21. Working on ladders or scaffolding 6. Excessive humidity 22. Working with hands in water 7. Excessive dampness/chill 23. Vibration 8. Dry atmosphere 24. Working closely with others X 9. Excessive noise/intermittent 25. Working alone X 10. Constant noise 26. Longer or irregular work hours X 11. Silica, asbestos, etc. 27. Other (please specify): 12. Fumes, smoke, gases 28. Other (please specify): Minimum educational requirements: Graduate of a state approved nursing program. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa. Successful completion of BCLS within 3 months of employment and ACLS, TNCC, PALS and ENPC within the first year of employment.

Work environment:

Works in well-lighted, air-conditioned nursing unit. Noise levels vary. May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.

General Subjects of Concern:

Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers, as applicable. Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel. Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge. Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness. Is cost effective in utilization of time, equipment and supplies. Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments. Acknowledgment I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position and confirm that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodations under ADA.