Emergency Department Registered Nurse Days Part time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description Overview

This role involves managing personalized, outcome-focused nursing care by employing the nursing process. The position entails delivering care, treatment, and services through effective coordination and execution of various processes, including assessment, care planning, and implementation, all in alignment with departmental and organizational policies.

Job Responsibilities

1. Medication Administration

• Exhibits understanding of and adheres to organizational policies regarding the administration, transcription, and documentation of medications.
• Completes the medication reconciliation process in accordance with established policies.
• Follows proper procedures for documenting narcotic administration, verifying counts, managing waste as per policy, and resolving any discrepancies.

2. Care Planning/Documentation/Patient and Family Engagement

• Creates, discusses, and communicates a prioritized list of issues and a care plan for each patient.
• Develops, assesses, and updates individualized care plans, documenting outcomes accordingly.
• Initiates admission assessments within 8 hours of patient admission, identifying and documenting educational needs for patients and families throughout their stay.
• Conducts ongoing assessments to identify care requirements based on established nursing practices.
• Documents all patient care in compliance with nursing department policies, unit standards, disease processes, and nurse-sensitive indicators.
• Evaluates and documents the patient's comfort level using appropriate pain scales and records responses to both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Advocates for patients and families, seeking assistance to represent their needs when necessary.
• Addresses ethical concerns with the clinical team and seeks resources to aid in ethical decision-making.
• Communicates daily plans effectively using a whiteboard, updating it with each shift.
• Facilitates discharge or transfer processes aiming for completion by 12:00 PM, addressing any barriers through the appropriate channels.

3. Safety and Quality

• Ensures patient identification using two identifiers before any invasive procedures, including "time out," and documents confirmations of the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment, and consent.
• Adheres to CDC hand hygiene guidelines and universal precautions, utilizing personal protective equipment and disposing of hazardous materials properly.
• Maintains an environment that meets regulatory standards at all times.
• Demonstrates understanding of individual roles during hospital codes and emergency preparedness situations.

4. Professional Development

• Takes responsibility for personal professional growth by integrating evidence-based practices, research, and performance improvement initiatives into nursing practice.
• Completes a minimum of 5 contact hours annually in relevant areas of practice.
• Operates within the legal framework of the Nurse Practice Act and supervises licensed and unlicensed personnel as needed.
• Welcomes and responds constructively to feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Fosters positive professional relationships with colleagues across various disciplines to enhance workplace morale.
• Employs critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and communicate effectively through the appropriate channels.
• Stays informed about updates to hospital policies and procedures.

5. Technology Utilization

• Accesses organizational systems to review emails, learning resources, and other relevant materials pertinent to the nursing role.
• Utilizes required software applications in accordance with departmental and unit standards.
• Understands operational procedures during system downtimes.

6. Compliance

• Operates within the legal, regulatory, and ethical standards applicable to the position.
• Adheres to relevant policies and procedures.
• Protects the privacy and security of patient information, complying with organizational privacy and security protocols.
• Reports potential compliance issues to a manager or supervisor.
• Completes mandatory education related to compliance, privacy, and security programs.

7. Patient and Family-Centered Care

• Demonstrates respect for the values, preferences, and expressed needs of patients and their families.
• Recognizes patients and families as integral members of the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with patients and families in planning, implementing, and evaluating care based on their preferences.
• Encourages family presence and participation at all times, respecting patient preferences.

8. Age and Cultural Competence

• Possesses knowledge and awareness of age and cultural considerations.
• Takes into account the unique needs of each individual encountered.
• Interacts sensitively with diverse populations in the delivery of care and services.
• Effectively utilizes resources such as interpreter services and online tools to enhance care delivery.

Minimum Education - Preferred
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Minimum Work Experience
Prior experience as an Acute Care RN is preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) certification is mandatory.

Depending on the department, certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Emergency Response Training, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), and Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) may be required.