Registered Nurse-RN-ED- (PRN) - Emergency Room

GetHired, Inc.; Willcox (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Cochise Community Hospital Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on a PRN basis. You will apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, ensuring confidentiality, comfort and advocacy within regulatory standards.

The role requires ADN/BSN, AZ RN license, CPR/BLS, and ACLS/PALS; TNCC/ATCN/NRP preferred. You will document care in EMR, collaborate with physicians and staff, and participate in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN from accredited school of nursing.
• Current, Unrestricted, Arizona RN license required.
• Current CPR or BLS (American Heart Association).
• ACLS and PALS required; TNCC or ATCN or NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Documents nursing care in EMR and paper records.
• Assists Case management with Medicare/insurance documentation.
• Participates in professional growth and teamwork.

Skills

Nursing skills

EMR documentation

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

IV starts

Telemetry monitoring

Education

ADN or BSN

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Summary: REGISTERED NURSE - ED/Emergency Room PRN)

is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate provision of safe patient care, assuring confidentiality, comfort, and advocacy within the scope of nursing practice. Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

This position requires a commitment to teamwork, collaboration and department scheduling needs i.e. good attendance, attitude, customer services, communication skills, etc.,

Special Conditions:

Subject to on call and call back after hours and weekends and during emergency conditions.

Position is Safety Sensitive / Drug Free Workplace / Vaccination Requirements.

Essential Function:

• Provides general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Uses Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and paper medical records to document nursing care provided.
• Assists Case management with Medicare and/or insurance documentation.
• Pursues professional growth and development.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others including physicians, nurses, administrators, managers, vendors, and other health care industry personnel.

Education and/or Experience:

ADN or BSN from accredited school of nursing.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current, Unrestricted, Arizona RN license required.
• Current CPR or BLS required (American Heart Association)
• Current ACLS and PALS required. Preferred: TNCC or ATCN or NRP

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.

Thorough knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, RN Scope of Practice, and the nursing processes and standards of care.

Skills in basic nursing principles such as IV starts, NG tube and catheter placement, and basic physical assessments.

Monitoring and reading of Basic Telemetry Patient.

Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Excellent customer service skills, as demonstrated through bedside manner

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

The ability to prioritize and make autonomous decisions.

Working knowledge of organizational policies and procedures in compliances with health care laws and regulations

Understanding of HIPAA compliance, Patient Rights, and

Ability to be flexible, adapt to changing situations in census or acuity, and have strong organizational skills.

Establish and maintain solid working relationships through communication, cooperation, and positive interactions with all patients/clients, employees, staff, providers, and vendors.

Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.

This position summary is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but is not intended to limit the incumbent nor Northern Cochise Community Hospital Inc., to only the work identified.

Reasonable Accommodations / Job Performance:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and the physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.