RN Emergency Department PT Nocs

JOB SUMMARY

The ED/Med-Surg Mid-shift Nurse is responsible for patient care in the emergency room and assists with Acute Care/Swing bed patient care, medication administration, treatments, etc. on an as needed basis.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS SUMMARY

• Acts as a team member and assists with all direct patient care. This may include answering lights, baths, vital signs, etc. as time and census allows.
• Triages ED patients within 15 minutes of arrival.
• Maintains optimal physiological function of all patients.
  • Performs patient assessment on all assigned ED patients, according to complaint.
  • Performs patient assessments on Acute Care/Swing Bed patients as required.
  • Ensures charting is appropriate, timely and complete on all patients.
  • Performs basic and advanced nursing procedures as dictated by physician’s orders and patient assessments.
  • Gives thorough hand off reports when transferring patient care to another nurse or facility.
  • Demonstrates performance of all emergency equipment including but not limited to: EKG machine, ventilator, defibrillator, and IV pumps.
• Reports to the medical provider, as needed, when new problems develop with individual patients.
  • Appropriate and complete documentation for all patients including but not limited to ED triage notes, medication reconciliation, procedures, medication administration, transfers, and death documentation.
• Completes and forwards, in a timely manner, a Quality Management Memo to Nursing Administration when incidents involving visitors, patients, or staff occur. Notifies family and physician of all incidents.
• Ensures Incident Reports are completed and forwarded to the Employee Health/Infection Control Nurse.

• Must hold a Washington State license and have completed an approved course for a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must have ACLS certification within 3 months of hire date,
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire date
• TNCC certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Must have current BLS certification.
• Previous experience in the emergency department is desired, but not required.
• Knowledge of cardiac, medical, and geriatric care is essential.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Must be able to make independent decisions and recognize limitations and the need for additional knowledge or assistance.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and cover call, if needed.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow oral/written instructions in English.

Columbia Basin Hospital is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment (including application for employment) on any basis Including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, and federal law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with disabilities act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity
without imposing undue hardship on Columbia Basin Hospital. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Columbia Basin Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package with medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, company paid life insurance and retirement including employer match.