Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem
Company: ECHN
Location: Manchester
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing process, provides high
quality direct and indirect patient-centered care.# Coordinates
patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary
team, patients and families.# Communicates, as appropriate, the
patient#s clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to
changes in condition or response to treatment.# Demonstrates
knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life
span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to
the patient population served.# Promotes the profession of nursing
and professional practice through collegial support and
interactions. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. #
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a graduate of an accredited school
of Nursing and have and maintain a current Registered Nurse license
in the State of Connecticut. Must have certification in Basic Life
Support (BLS) upon hire or within 3 months of hire. Obtain Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified within one (1) year of
completion of hire into position; Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 2 years of
hire into position and maintain certification while employed in
this position.# COMPETENCIES: Must be able to communicate
effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Possesses
basic computer skills. Must be capable of taking swift and
efficient action, including patient restraint when responding to
patient emergency codes.## ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job.# They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time. # #
######### Job-Specific Competency Performs population-specific
comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the patient#s
condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical,
educational and cultural aspects. Assesses and reassesses pain.#
Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques.#
Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.#
Documentation reflects assessments, interventions and evaluation of
effectiveness. Develops and revises individualized plans of care as
indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment.##
Evaluates overall plan periodically for effectiveness.# Involves
the patient and family in the formulation of goals. Follows the
seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for
medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their
correct administration based on age of the patient and their
clinical condition. Performs all aspects of patient care in an
environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive
patient outcomes. Documents the nursing process and responses to
care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function
under stressful situations.# Utilizes critical thinking skills and
sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. Formulates and
implements a teaching plan for patients and families based upon
identified learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning.
Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based
standards.# Pursues personal and professional growth and
development.# Serves as a professional role model and mentor.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care to patients served. Able to interpret data
about the patient status in order to identify each patient#s
age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient#s
condition for safe transfer of care. Uses triage process to ensure
timely and appropriate care to patients.# Accurately assigns triage
categories. Monitors hemodynamic status of patients and correctly
interpret the results. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac
monitoring; identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately.
Demonstrates knowledge of airway management procedures and the
ability to utilize appropriate equipment. Maintains a good
rapport/relationship and a cooperative working relationship with
outside agencies i.e. Public Safety Officials; police, fire, EMS
organizations, referring agencies ECF, Visiting Nurse
Association#s, Department of Child and Family Affairs (DCF).
Maintains clinical competence and awareness of all ECHN policies,
procedures and guidelines. #
Keywords: ECHN, New England , Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem, Healthcare , Manchester, Northeast
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