RN Emergency Nights Job Lexington area,Kentucky USA,Nursing

Position: RN Emergency FT Nights

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This position is accountable for the daily patient care operations of the assigned department, working under the direction of the Nurse Manager on assigned shifts. Responsible for daily patient care assignments, maintaining clinical standards of care, maintaining labor productivity and supervision of the patient care environment; supporting the care team. Supports the activities of the Nurse Manager. Maintains positive inter- and intra-departmental relationships.

Directs patient throughput activities in the assigned unit. Maintains evidence-based nursing practices to achieve desirable patient outcomes in accordance with the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.

Essential

Key Job Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision of personnel practicing on Nursing Units, makes patient care assignments, evaluates assignments, facilitates patient throughout, and directly observes staff performance on their assigned shift.

Proactively matches existing resources seeking ways to provide patient care that supports staff and maintains a therapeutic environment.

Monitors productivity and assures that staffing and resources are aligned with patient care needs.

Communicates personnel related concerns to the Unit Manager.

Uses a logical, systematic approach to problems and problem-solving.

Facilitates Patient Experience best practices on the unit (hourly rounding, etc.)

Maintains Unit Professional standards. Holds staff accountable for behaviors and attitudes.

Maintains confidentiality of information of the department. Assists in audits and data collection as requested.

Contributes to the efficient operation of the department.

Performs direct patient care and accepts an assigned group of patients as needed.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements Required

Education and Experience

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) from an accredited school of nursing.

Required Licensure and Certifications

Current RN license in the State of Kentucky
Basic Life Support (BLS) via the American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) via the American Heart Association (AHA) within 3 months of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) via the American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months of hire
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire

PREFERRED Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Previous nursing experience in Telemetry, Cardiac, Emergency or Critical Care service lines

Where You'll Work

As an ER Nurse CHI Saint Joseph Health, you’ll be the first touchpoint to the people in our community during health emergencies.

No two days in emergency nursing are ever the same. You’re a multitasker who can react quickly as you’ll prioritize patients based on their medical necessity while you’re providing emergency triage to others. As part of our ER team, you’ll partner with an experienced clinical team to deliver stabilizing care to our patients by performing IV starts, foley catheter insertions, or aiding providers with chest tube insertions.

To thrive as an ER nurse, you should exhibit teamwork, professionalism, critical thinking skills, and a willingness to take on additional projects such as patient experience initiatives. More than anything, you should be energetic and motivated to provide quality care to all of our patients, maintaining their dignity at every step.

Key Responsibilities:

Use emergency triage protocol to intake, discharge or admit patients.
Deliver stabilizing care to emergency patients of all ages as part of the larger ER team, adapting care to changes in patient’s condition as needed.
Use knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs. Document the nursing care plan and changes in the patient's condition.
Engage in other activities that will benefit…


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