ER RN | Days (Full-Time)

Clarke County Hospital; Osceola (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke County Hospital in Osceola, IA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to deliver high quality care using the nursing process. You will assess patients, teach families, and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop care plans and discharge instructions.

The role requires a licensed RN, knowledge of HIPAA and EMTALA, and a proactive approach to patient education and quality improvement. Expect a dynamic, team-oriented environment in the ED.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA and EMTALA compliance.
• Ability to provide patient teaching and discharge instructions.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high quality care using the nursing process.
• Utilizes critical thinking for nursing interventions with accountability.
• Float to other areas to provide nursing support as needed.
• Provide age-appropriate, holistic care in the Emergency Department.
• Assess patient and family needs and provide teaching; refer as needed.
• Develop and implement plan of care and consult resources as indicated.
• Provide written discharge instructions and follow-up guidance.

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Care planning

Delegation

Discharge instructions

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

• Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Utilizes an age appropriate, holistic approach for the patients and families served in the Emergency Department.
• Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within the scope of practice.
• Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients
• Float to other areas to assist in providing nursing support/cares as needed

Clinical Excellence and Patient Education

• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care
• Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and their families' age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Assist in developing a plan of care for the patient
• Consults appropriate resources when indicated
• Give written/printed discharge instructions to ED patients being discharged as outlined by the physician including but not limited to follow up cares, medications and referrals.

Basic Clarke County Hospital (CCH) Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to hospital policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet needs of the department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA, EMTALA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Registered Nurse

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