RN, Emergency Services

capecodhc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capecodhc in Massachusetts is hiring an Emergency Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced setting. You will maintain current records, assess patients, and coordinate with the care team to plan discharge.

The role requires an MA RN license, BLS and ACLS, English fluency, and ER experience within the last three years; TNCC/ENPC/PALS are preferred; de-escalation certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensed RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required and maintained.
• Read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to document care and plan discharge.
• Maintains accurate patient records and communicates data to care teams.
• Acts as charge nurse and resource person for staff.
• Participates in safety policies and quality monitoring.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and committee work.
• Delivers service excellence to patients, families, and coworkers.

Skills

Nursing process

Documentation

Charge nurse role

Informatics proficiency

Staff education

Quality monitoring

Confidentiality

Customer service excellence

Education

Registered Nurse license MA

Tools

Nursing Informatics systems

Job description

1. Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
2. Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
3. Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
4. Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
5. Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
6. Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year.
7. Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
8. Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
9. Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
10. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
11. Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.

Emergency Registered Nurse:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Basic Life Support and ACLS Certification required and must maintain certifications.
• Successful passage of CCH’s Pharmacology exam and Successful passage of Basic Arrhythmia exam.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Completion of an approved de-escalation Certification Course within 30 days from hire (course offered within)
• TNCC, ENPC and PALS certifications preferred.
• Recent (within last 3 years) Emergency Center RN experience required.
• Demonstrated skills in I.V. administration, IV starts, ventilator care, and telemetry monitoring required.