What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time RN-Emergency Dept $10,000 Signing Bonus (Nights, Weekends)-Eaton Rapids position at EATON RAPIDS MEDICAL CENTER?
- Directs flow of patients and sets priority of care through use of patient assessment and triage while demonstrating flexibility to adjust to fluctuations in patient workloads. Documents initial/ongoing assessment and all interventions on emergency medical record accurately; communicates assessment data and findings to other member of the health care team.
- Delivers direct age-specific patient care consistent with standard of care, emergency nursing guidelines, and policies/procedures within the emergency department, and as directed by the physician.
- Administers medications, IV therapy, blood products, and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Acts as Employee Health Nurse, completes TB testing, HEP B vaccinations, any other vaccines required, and ensuring the Employee Health Policy and Procedures are followed. Makes sure reportable injuries are reported to the appropriate authorities.
- Participates in patient education (pertinent to individuals' age and development) and ensures that patient understands discharge instructions; coordinates patient's care with other departments, physicians, and out of hospital procedures. Ensures patient and staffs' safety (guard rails up and locked, patient ID bands, restraints as needed, etc.)
- Demonstrates knowledge in arrhythmia recognition and treatment, meds and action and side effects; administers various treatments, and uses specialized emergency equipment.
- Provides change of shift report, giving concise, pertinent information; reports abnormal/problems on a timely basis. Completes job tasks (e.g. cleaning, restocking, glucose monitor check, etc.).
- Participates in quality improvement activities (chart review, monthly audits, satisfaction forms, and patient call-backs, etc.), and checking appropriate charges. Participates in required and voluntary CE programs, and keeps own CE record current.
- Demonstrates individual role in emergency code situations.
- Suggests and assists in the development of new and/or expanded services to better serve the community. Promotes customer satisfaction by listening to their needs, and communicates concerns to Emergency Department Manager/physician.
- Knowledge of Meditech, and other programs as needed.