ER Nurse: Fast-Paced Acute Care Expert

Crawford Memorial Hospital; Robinson (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to provide professional nursing care, coordinate care planning, and ensure timely patient flow. The RN will communicate with ED physicians regarding status, symptoms, and test results, and respond rapidly to changes in condition and treatment response.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive ED assessments, planning and adjusting care, administering medications, and documenting in the EMR while

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS within 6 months.
• PALS within 1 year.
• TNCC within 1 year.
• De-escalation training within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive ED assessments and triage.
• Coordinate care planning with the ED team and educate patients and families.
• Prepare and administer medications and initiate IV/IO access.
• Monitor hemodynamics, identify dysrhythmias, and respond to changes.
• Document thoroughly in EMR and chart form.
• Maintain patient safety and follow hand-off protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Reports To: Director of Emergency Department

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The RN is responsible for providing professional nursing care within the Emergency Department. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with ER physicians regarding changes in patient's status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

General Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and complete assessment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department; performs head-to-toe systems assessment per policy; assesses and reassesses pain; assessments are age, culture and psychosocial appropriate.
• Formulates a plan of care based on patient needs, modifies the plan of care based on patient outcomes; formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning to include: educating the patient/family regarding treatment plan and providing discharge planning/instructions.
• Accurately assigns triage categories; monitors hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interprets results; identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately.
• Prepares and administers medications based on age / clinical condition of the patient; starts intravenous/intraosseous lines for medications and fluids.
• Assesses the effectiveness of pain medications; revises plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment as appropriate.
• Ensures documentation is complete, accurate and timely; prepares the patient record in both electronic and chart form.
• Performs all aspects of the position in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors; utilizes established hand-off communication protocols; maintains the security of the department.
• Answers patient call lights promptly and courteously; inquires about patient needs prior to leaving room. Observes and reports any changes in condition or behaviors exhibited by patients.
• Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing Required

Certification/Licensure Requirements

• Current IL RN License Required
• BLS Required
• ACLS Required within 6 months
• PALS Required within 1 year
• TNCC Required within 1 year
• De-escalation Training Required within 6 months of hire

Experience Requirements

• Registered Nurse minimum 4 years Preferred

Computer Skills

• Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate EMR programs

Additional Skills

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently in a team environment
• Excellent ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changes in assignment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills