What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Department| Full Time position at Gritman Medical Center?
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment and Care Planning:
- Perform thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Implement nursing interventions based on patient needs and physician orders.
- Patient Care and Monitoring:
- Provide age-appropriate nursing care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Administer medications and treatments safely and effectively.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Communicate patient status and changes to physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provide patient and family education tailored to individual learning needs.
- Professional Development and Mentoring:
- Educate and mentor nursing students, novice nurses, and peers.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Uphold the standards set by the Idaho State Board of Nursing and the American Nurses Association.
- Regulatory Compliance and Safety:
- Adhere to Joint Commission accreditation requirements and hospital policies.
- Promote a culture of safety by identifying and reporting potential risks.
- Maintain competency in emergency nursing procedures and protocols.
- Ethical and Professional Conduct:
- Demonstrate professional behavior and act as a role model for staff.
- Uphold Gritman Medical Center's mission, vision, and values in daily practice.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with all organizational policies.
- Required Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Required Licenses and Certifications:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Idaho or a compact state.
- Required Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Life Support (ALS/ACLS) certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN).
- Preferred Certifications:
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN).
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN).
- Work experience:
- Minimum two (2) years in Emergency Medicine required
- Skills and Abilities:
- Strong critical thinking and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
- Proficiency in using medical equipment and technology.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to waist occasionally.
- Frequent patient transfers requiring physical assistance.
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
- Fine motor skills for patient handling and computer use.
- Capability to perform tasks requiring kneeling, stooping, and climbing.
- Regular exposure to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases.
- Contact with patients under various circumstances, including emergencies.
- Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, including potentially violent or crisis scenarios.
- May be exposed to environmental hazards.
- Occasional exposure to hazardous fumes.