RN Emergency Services (Nights)

RN Emergency Services (Nights) at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski summary: The RN Emergency Services (Nights) provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department, utilizing the nursing process to plan and implement patient treatments and education. This role requires effective communication and collaboration with physicians, healthcare professionals, patients, and families to ensure quality care and promote patient safety. The nurse is responsible for administering medications, operating medical equipment, documenting care activities, and adhering to facility standards and safety protocols in a fast-paced environment. Description: The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides direct and indirect patient care.He/She applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning.The Registered Nurse must possess good communication skills and must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, peers, patients and families.He/She works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure quality care is delivered. Essential Functions Providing nursing care appropriate to the condition and needs of the patient. Consulting and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide care to the patients. Establishing, reviewing, revising and following the patient plan of care Administering medications and treatments within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse Recording patient care activities including assessment, reassessment, and ongoing treatment notes within the patients' medical record. Using a variety of computer systems Operating medical equipment used in the care of the patient Providing patient and family education related to treatment, diagnosis, medications, discharge and self-care. Providing patient care following nursing standards of care in a manner that promotes excellent outcomes, avoids harm to patients, and promotes heath and healing. The ability and willingness to follow established Standards of Performance Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English Must possess the ability to work under pressure, to adapt quickly in changing situations, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of settings. Organizational Expectations Actively participates in Foundation Safety Behavior Tools and Tactics such as Briefs, Debriefs, Huddles, Learning Board Activities, Executive Patient Safety Rounds and reporting of unanticipated and unintended patient events regardless of whether there is harm. Provide effective mentoring Be loyal to the absent Always manage up Consistent use of AIDET & 5 P's Uphold the facilities Standards of Performance Qualifications: Job Requirements Minimum Education Must possess an active TN RN license or a compact state license with the intent to obtain a TN RN license within 30 days of hire. Required Skills Must have current BLS within 90 days of hire date. Must obtain ACLS within 90 days of hire date. Must obtain PALS within 90 days of hire date. Must obtain HWC within 6 months of hire date Keywords: Registered Nurse, Emergency Nursing, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Patient Education, Healthcare Team Collaboration, Medical Equipment Operation, Clinical Documentation, Emergency Department, Nursing Standards