- Location 709 W Main Street,Manchester, IA, 52057,United States
- Base Pay $35.43 - $47.25 / Hour
- Job Category RN
Contact information
Description
Schedule: Weekend Package (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) nights position (1830-0700) and may include other hours of 1300-0130 (mid-shift). The shifts are (3) 12 hours shifts and will require a holiday rotation.
This position is responsible for the provision and promotion of optimal patient care in the Emergency Department.
- Has knowledge of EMTALA to render safe and thorough treatment to each emergency patient
- Capable of critical thinking in emergency situations
- Makes assessment and reassessment of the patient’s current condition
- Contacts the appropriate provider
- Gives direct patient care acting as patient advocate
- Coordinates patient care with other departments verbally and through use of computer
- Communicates patient information and provider orders to appropriate personnel
- Assumes responsibility for carrying out provider orders
- Communicates needs for assistance
- Assures completion of requisitions, forms, patient records and charges
- Assures the adequacy of department inventory/supplies
- Communicates effectively with medical staff, hospital personnel, patients and families
- Disseminates information through shift report activities
- Transports patients to other areas within the hospital and gives accurate, concise report to personnel assuming responsibility of patient care
- Reports patient admission status and condition to appropriate personnel
- Responsible for discharge teaching of patient and family
- Is proficient at using the Omnicell to obtain medications for the patient
- Assures function and supplies for the crash cart in the department
- Facilitates obtaining patient's previous medical records
- Responds in a pleasant and respectful manner to consumer, staff, providers, and public
Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Iowa
- At least two years of experience in emergency medicine or similar experience is preferred
- Current BLS and ACLS upon hire
- PALS certification (within 6-months of hire)
- TNCC certification (within 1 year of hire)
- Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter Training required
Summary
Employee Benefits:
- Health Insurance (eligibility at 20+ hours per week)
- IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
- Pharmacy (on-site)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Center and Cafeteria (on-site)
- Optional Benefits (Aflac, Short and Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision)