What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED NURSE RN - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - CASUAL position at Butler Memorial Hospital?
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing, coordinating and directing nursing care to assigned patients in the assigned nursing unit. The Registered Nurse’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, utilization of the Nursing process in the provision of patient care, communicating with all members of the health care team to assure patient goals are established and met in a timely manner, and participation in quality improvement activities. The Registered Nurse is responsible for professional growth and providing excellent customer service, while supporting the physical and emotional needs of the patients and their family members.
Education
Minimum:
Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program
Preferred:
Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Registration/Certification/Licensure:
Current PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, and Act 33/73 clearances. ACLS required within two years of hire/transfer if taking assignments in critical care or telemetry patient care units.
Experience
Minimum:
Clinical rotation through educational program.
Preferred:
Previous experience working in an acute care facility, Basic arrhythmia, telemetry experience.
Other Requirements:
Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy.
Status:
Non-Exempt
Physical Requirements:
The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.
Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.
Non-Material Handling
Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary. - FREQUENT
Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about. - CONSTANT
Sitting - Body remains in a seated position. - OCCASIONAL
Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. - OCCASIONAL
Bending* - To flex the upper body forward. - FREQUENT
Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward. - FREQUENT
Climbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders. - OCCASIONAL
Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders. - N/A
Stairs* - To ascend and descend stairs. - OCCASIONAL
Kneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL
Squatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees. - OCCASIONAL
Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs. - OCCASIONAL
Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees. - N/A
Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT
Reaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height. - FREQUENT
Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object. - FREQUENT
Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers. - CONSTANT
Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity. - CONSTANT
Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - CONSTANT
Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - N/A
Material Handling
Pushing* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person.
FREQUENT
20# - 50#
Pulling* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person.
OCCASIONAL
20# - 50#
Lift* - Floor to waist
FREQUENT
20# - 50#
Lift* - Waist to shoulder
FREQUENT
20# - 50#
Lift* - Shoulder to overhead
FREQUENT
UP TO 20#
Carrying* - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)
OCCASIONAL
UP TO 20#
Environmental Factors
Working alone - N/A
Working in cramped quarters - OCCASSIONAL
Constant interruptions * - FREQUENT
Working with hands in water * - FREQUENT
Use of power tools - N/A
Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A
Exposure to vibration - N/A
Exposure to dust - N/A
Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASSIONAL
Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A
Exposure to termperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A
Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASSIONAL
Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A
Exposure to radiant energy, i.e. computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) * - FREQUENT
Working with bloodborne pathogens * - FREQUENT