ER Nurse (3p-3a)

Hancock Regional Hospital; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Regional Hospital in Indiana seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver direct nursing care, coordinate patient plans, and educate patients and families. The RN may assume charge responsibilities with adherence to hospital policies and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act.

Qualified candidates will have RN licensure, ACLS within one year, ER PALS within two years, and BSN or ASN from an accredited program. TNCC/ENPC/CEN/SANE are preferred. BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ASN or BSN program.
• ACLS within one year of hire.
• ER PALS within two years of hire to ER.
• TNCC preferred.
• ENPC preferred.
• CEN preferred.
• SANE preferred.
• Critical Care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, comprehensive patient care.
• Demonstrate leadership and delegation of care responsibilities.
• Serve as a professional role model for others.
• Teach/instruct patients, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Teaching

Education

ASN or BSN

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse personally administers nursing care to patients/residents and/or plans, directs and coordinates the nursing care of a group of patients/residents via the nursing process and in collaboration with the health team. The Registered Nurse also instructs patients/residents and/or families in procedures, healthcare practices and continuing care after discharge. The RN performs duties and responsibilities in a manner adhering to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures and in compliance with the Indiana State Nurse Practice Act. May be assigned charge responsibilities for the area.

The RN is qualified to perform a nursing intervention defined as administration of moderate sedation (conscious sedation) and can monitor the patient's response and provide necessary physiological support during a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure. The RN will receive initial education on hire in moderate sedation and will have an annual competency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates assessment and reassessment documentation of emergency department patients and proper communication of findings to other allied healthcare members.
• Demonstrates appropriate chain of command use and delegation of care responsibilities.
• Provides holistic, patient-centered care while providing for established patient rights of the organization.
• Demonstrates critical thinking through individualized care planning tailored to the needs of each patient.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Triage of the emergency department patient.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive patient care.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities including ability to give and follow instructions accurately.
• Provides positive, professional role model for others.
• Demonstrates ability to teach/instruct patients, families, and colleagues.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)

ADDITIONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited ASN or BSN program.
• ACLS within one (1) year of hire
• ER PALS within two (2) years of hire to ER.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

• TNCC - preferred
• ENPC - preferred
• CEN - preferred
• SANE - preferred Prior Emergency Service
• Critical Care experience preferred

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Novice

Novice

PALS Certification

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Cert

Certified Emergency Nurse

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Education

Preferred

Associates of Science Nursing or better.

Bachelors of Science Nursing or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

REGISTERED NURSE IN-RN

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.