What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Hartselle Emergency Room (Mid-Shift) Full-Time (9906) position at CULLMAN REGIONAL?
FED, Hartselle
Job Summary:
- Perform individualized care for assigned patients, incorporating clinical practice guidelines with established nursing practice.
- Complete documentation and charges in an appropriate, thorough and timely manner.
- Adhere to case management model for assigned patients working with physicians for effective throughput.
- Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
- Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.
The Registered Nurse, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, coordinates the “plan of care” activities for assigned patients. The Registered Nurse identifies opportunities to participate in unit performance improvement activities as directed. Responsibilities will include meeting Joint Commission standards, complying with all state and federal regulations, complying with hospital policy and procedures, managing supplies and equipment, promoting teamwork with physicians and all health care providers, promoting internal and external customer satisfaction, and managing resources appropriately. The Registered Nurse works closely with the Nurse Manager to ensure that all budgetary, Process Improvement, Core Measures and Patient Satisfaction initiatives are achieved.
Patient Assessment/Documentation - Provides and documents patient care based on the nursing process, in compliance with hospital policies and procedures. Plans, delegates, and coordinates the nursing care of assigned patients. Utilizes basic physical and psychosocial assessment skills to identify actual nursing diagnosis/clinical problems based on assessment of patient and unique age specific needs.
- Patient Rights - The Registered Nurse will work to support and protect the rights of each patient served, treat each patient with dignity and care, and maintain patient confidentiality/privacy.
- Patient Safety - Demonstrates commitment to patient safety initiatives including patient falls, medication safety, National Patient Safety Goals, critical value reporting, and administration of blood products.
- Patient/Family Education - Provides appropriate patient/family education, per department and hospital policy and procedures.
Education Required and/or Preferred:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required)
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)
Licensure/Certification:
- RN license in this state (required)
- ACLS & PALS (required)
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years ER experience (required). Must pass medication test.