Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
0.60 FTE, 48 Hours a Pay Period
Nights, Hours between 7 pm - 7 am
Weekends: Every Third Weekend
Holidays: Every Third Holiday
Position Overview:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a health care professional skilled in all aspects of the nursing process. They are adaptable to the myriad of needs of individuals and families during health and illness. The RN in the Emergency Department (ED) is responsible for the delivery of individualized nursing care for patients in the ED. The RN has an advanced understanding of the Nursing Practice Process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the ED patient, which they use while providing for the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient and family. They modify the plan of care based on the needs of the patient, consult with the medical staff about changes in the patient’s condition, and accurately document all pertinent data in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and on the ED face sheet.
Responsibilities:
- Keeps updated on current ED nursing practice, medications, and legal issues related to patient-based services.
- Provides safe and effective care to acutely ill and/or injured patients.
- Is familiar with and able to use the emergency equipment in the department.
- Recognizes signs of a patient in crisis and initiates necessary emergency action.
- Recognizes the difference between normal/abnormal EKGs.
- Acts as a triage nurse by assessing patients and categorizing their needs.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, co-workers, and staff from other departments.
- When acting as the charge nurse, the RN is responsible for unit management for the shift.
- Acts as a resource to staff and works with the ED Leader for problem-solving and improvement efforts.
- Assesses adequate staffing and determines the need to call in additional staff for high demand.
- Follows recommended infection control procedures when caring for patients.
- Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly to maintain a safe environment.
- Conforms to the Nurse Practice Act and completes required training.
Skills and Experience:
Required:
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- RN License - MN
- Certification in ENPC or PALS, TNCC, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention required within the first year of employment.
- Basic Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Patient Information Database (Cerner)
Preferred:
- One year of Emergency Department, Critical Care, or Acute Nursing Care experience preferred.
Disclaimer:
Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to all pertinent governmental policies and legislation.
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