Dynamic Emergency Department RN — Fast-Paced Care

NALHE; Oregon; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NALHE is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care under general supervision, using clinical judgment to diagnose and treat human responses to health problems. You will assess, plan, direct, provide and evaluate nursing care for patients and coordinate nursing care activities with other disciplines.

The role involves coordinating patient care with hospital departments, documenting in the EMR, and participating in discharge planning and unit quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: standard of performance: Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including; biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment.
• Planning: standard of performance: Develops an individual nursing plan of care. Nursing plan of care is sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient. Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies. Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan. Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patients condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Established priories for patient care. Classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
• Implementation: standard of performance: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient. Bases nursing care on protocol in place for management of each patient. Correctly carries out the physicians plan of care. Accurately documents in the emr. Documents care according to policy and procedure. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Performs all necessary procedures correctly. Utilizes available teaching plans in addressing patient teaching needs. Accurately calculates and administers medications. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
• Evaluation: standard of performance: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patients response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.

Job description

NALHE is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care under general supervision, using clinical judgment to diagnose and treat human responses to health problems. You will assess, plan, direct, provide and evaluate nursing care for patients and coordinate nursing care activities with other disciplines.

The role involves coordinating patient care with hospital departments, documenting in the EMR, and participating in discharge planning and unit quality assurance activities.