What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-Emergency Services position at HighPoint - Riverview Regional Medical Center?
As an RN in Emergency Services, I provide direct patient care through the nursing process while ensuring effective communication among care providers. I am responsible for coordinating patient flow, administering medications, and delivering patient education, all while advocating for patients' well-being.
Description:Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process within applicable scope and standards of practice. Also provides nursing leadership for a specific area or unit.
Experienced RN with good communication and critical thinking skills (analytical ability to resolve problems) who will be responsible for coordination of patient flow and liaison for communication among all care providers internally and externally.
Reports to: Director CCU and Emergency Services
Performing a plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.Maintains accurate documentation of patient care given.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition and ambulation.
Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Works as RN Charge as needed. Responsibilities include supervising nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
Handles annual Handle with Care participation or CPI participation every 2 years.Qualifications:
Minimum Education: Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree or RN Diploma required.
Required Skills: Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential. Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action is required.
Required Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or must be obtained within 90 days of employment, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 12 months of employment Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required within 12 months of employment TNCC and ENPC certifications preferred
License: Current TN or Multi-State RN licensure
Minimum Work Experience: One year experience as RN and/or RN Charge Nurse in Emergency Services setting preferred
Keywords: Registered Nurse, Emergency Services, Patient Care, Nursing Leadership, Critical Thinking, Medication Administration, Patient Education, Healthcare, BLS, ACLS
