RN- Emergency Department-PRN

Overview

Nursing…Be a part of our team! We offer a team approach to healthcare and patient care is priority!

Status
: PRN

Shift
:
Varies

Shift Time Schedule
:
Varies, as needed

Days
:
Var ies, as needed

We offer competitive pay and a great benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Aflac
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness program and reimbursement
• Free access to Boone County Hospital's onsite fitness room
• Generous PTO Accrual Plan
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Onsite Cafeteria

Salary Scale
: $31.68-$40.40

Provide direct nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process, performs technical nursing functions, and upholds the standards of practice of a professional nurse.

BCH POLICY STATEMENT
:
It is the obligation of each employee of Boone County Hospital (BCH) to abide by and promote BCH's mission, values, Code of Conduct, Standards of Behavior, policies, procedures and related practices. This includes policies relating to Compliance, Infection Control and Safety.

HIPAA SECURITY COMPLIANCE
:
Boone County Hospital is committed to following all federal guidelines related to privacy and security. All employees will be held to the highest standard of confidentiality, and will be required to annually sign an employee confidentiality agreement that outlines the rules and expectation for every BCH employee. Failure to abide by these guidelines could lead to disciplinary action including termination.

Security Access:
High Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information and must comply with the terms of the BCH privacy & security policies as it applies to their job.

Behavioral Requirements
:
Boone County Hospital has developed standards for behavior expectations of all employees. Please refer to the Boone County Hospital Standards of Behavior.

• Provides direct nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process, performs technical nursing functions, and upholds the standards of practice of a professional nurse.
• Utilizes critical thinking and evidence-based practice to facilitate the nursing process in the provision of patient care
• Assures compliance with the Iowa Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards
• Performs according to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
• Considers age, growth and development of the patient when planning, teaching and providing care
• Documents and maintains data on patient s electronic and paper record
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension
• Acts as a patient advocate
• Applies teaching/learning concepts to patient and family education
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies Physician of changes in patient s condition and progress or lack of progress towards goals of care
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol
• Participates in precepting and mentoring while providing education/orientation to staff, students and others
• Actively supports and participates in continuous quality improvement efforts
• Actively demonstrates customer service philosophy
• Participates in department staff meetings and hospital wide in-service programs as required
• Computer literacy attainable
• Communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to facilitate safe, effective and appropriate patient care
• Assures safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors and staff
• Participates in department staff meetings, hospital wide in-service programs as required and quality improvement efforts
• Serves as a resource and mentor for staff
• Restocks and assures adequate supplies as they are utilized for patient care

• Must be caring, sympathetic, responsible, and detailed orientated
• Able to direct or supervise others, correctly assess patients  conditions, and determine when consultation is required
• Need to have emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other…