ER Nurse - Days and Nights

Job Description

Our Altus Lumberton Hospital is looking for ER nurses!

The Emergency Room Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency care setting and provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. The Emergency Room Nurse is able to triage safely, rapidly and accurately, every patient that enters the emergency care system.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Determine priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system

Communicate with Emergency Department physicians about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies

Able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment

Maintain awareness of current ER operational policies and procedures which impact position responsibilities

Demonstrate current comprehensive and professional knowledge and skills in conformation with recognized nursing standards including the Patient Bill of Rights standards for patient care and the Nurse Practice Act

Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with other specialists as required and adjust nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care

Able to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population

Able to use triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients and accurately assign triage categories

Able to adequately assess and reassess pain, utilize appropriate pain management techniques, and educate the patient and family regarding pain management

Able to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results

Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac monitoring to identify dysrhythmias

Able to perform moderate and waived testing per Clinical Laboratory's and according to patient care unit's policies and procedures.

Able to interpret the results of moderate and waived tests and take appropriate action on test results

Maintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition

Maintain accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes

Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors

Interact professionally with patient and family and involve patient and family in the formation of the plan of care

Formulate a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluate effectiveness of learning, including family in teaching as appropriate

Maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with ER standards

Ensure an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment

Assist in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment

Maintain and use all instruments in the Clinical Laboratory safely and correctly

Responsible for ensuring companywide compliance with state and federal Clinical Laboratory rules and regulations

Perform quality control procedures and maintain records on these checks

Perform calibrations in compliance with manufacturer's requirements

Ensures proficiency testing specimens are done in compliance with policy

Oversees documentation of temperatures/humidity checks

Monitors appropriate send out lab procedures

Maintains current appropriate and needed policies and procedures

Demonstrate knowledge of new testing methods, products and instrumentation; remain informed on all current technologies

Maintain inventory of necessary supplies and submit orders for restocking as needed

Demonstrate the values to team concept on a consistent basis

Interact professionally with all department members, physicians, staff, administration and the

irector of Clinical Laboratory

Responsible for documenting correct information for compliance purposes.

Remain knowledgeable about appropriate testing procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Safety/Infection Control

Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to regulations and ER policies and procedures pertaining

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

At least 3-5 years of Emergency Room Registered Nurse experience

LANGUAGE/MATH/REASONING ABILITY

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic computer skills

CERTIFICATE/LICENSES

Current RN license within the state of practice

Current BCLS Certification

ACLS

PALS

Competencies

Professional Maturity: The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand

Responsibility: The ability to accept choices you have made and the results they have led to

Communication: The ability to write and speak effectively; actively listens to others, and give feedback

Flexibility: Demonstrate responsiveness and adaptability following change initiatives

Intelligence: Understand information and apply new knowledge

JOB DESCRIPTION

Energetic: Exhibits high levels of energy and enthusiasm

Organized: Efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished

Computer Savvy: The ability to use technology efficiently and effectively

Customer Service: The ability to enhance customer satisfaction

Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge: Knowledgeable of current role and technical systems, and the impact it has on the organization

Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates upmost level of integrity

Interpersonal Communication: Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation

Collaboration and Partnership: Encourages participation from team members

Manages Change: Demonstrates flexibility with changing environments

Problem Solving: Resolve issues in a timely manner

Attention to Detail: Follows procedures to ensure entry of data

Organization: Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities

Judgment: Ability to make independent decisions

Teamwork: Works with others to accomplish objectives and shows support for decisions

Quality: Sets high standards to ensure quality in work performed

Accountability: Takes responsibility for adhering to all company policies, procures, and performance expectations

Physical Demands

Requires visual acuity to inspect and analyze work close to the eyes and ability to hear sound with or without correction; Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk pull, push lift, and able to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature

The physical demands for this position include: adequate vision, hearing, and repetitive motion

Ascending or descending stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms

Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner

Bending legs downward and forward by bending leg and spine

Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time.

Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving object horizontally from position to position

Work Environment

Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilationCompany Description

Altus Community Healthcare is a physician-centric, concierge-level healthcare network. We understand that the traditional model of healthcare doesn’t work for everyone, and it shouldn’t have to. Our patients will never feel lost as in a large system because we are focused on partnering with physicians and providing quality care tailored to the needs of each individual.

We believe in empowering physicians through independent practice models where they can be the center of their own practice while having unparalleled support from us. We know that happier doctors lead to better patient experiences and outcomes.