SSMH Level 2 RN ED - PT

Short Description :

ER D / N / W / Holiday rotation- SSMH 7a-7pm / 7pm-7am

BLS, ACLS, PALS, Stroke Certification

One year acute hospital experience as a registered professional nurse

Complete Description :

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to patients and families. The ED RN assesses patient need, identifies the urgent or emergent care priority, and collaboratively provides direct care, applies appropriate interventions, and evaluates patient progress. The ED RN evidences skill in the use of various invasive and non-invasive procedures, treatments, and therapeutic interventions appropriate to manage life-threatening and routine emergency situations. The ED RN utilizes the principles of relationship based care to alieviate anxiety, provide information, and address pain / discomfort and safety. He / She assesses the physiological, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs of patients of all age groups, their families, and support systems as appropriate.

• Connects with patient and family during triage. Identifies the initial management of patients of all age groups and assigns priority of care in accordance with Triage Standards as outlined in the Client training. Establishes rapport with patients and families, addresses comfort needs, listens carefully, assesses nonverbal communication, and provides frequent updates. Conveys and gathers information concisely and accurately.
• Conducts primary assessment of critical need, detects and documents any major deviation from norm for all age groups within acceptable time frames, and correctly identifies the necessary steps / interventions required. Uses direct observation, patient / family interview, EMS report, and data to conduct secondary assessment. Identifies contributing factors, health history, events, or activities preceding the emergent health event. Assesses the psychosocial needs of each individual (including family dynamics), and documents and reports any suspicion of domestic violence or abuse in all age groups. Reassesses the patient to identify response to treatment and / or changes in condition and responds appropriately.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members to accomplish the best possible patient outcome.

Teaches others as appropriate and delegates tasks and interventions consistent with the individual’s education, training, and scope of practice. Understands the personal responsibility to safeguard public safety through compliance with infection prevention strategies.

Skills : Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Expertise Rating

Move

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, NYS RN Licensure

Required

2 years experience in the ED

Required

Years

Questions : Question 1

Have you worked at any of the FLH Locations in the last two years? (Geveva General Hospital, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Living Center North, Living Center South, Finger Lakes Medical PC, The Homestead, Huntington Living Center)

Question 2

If Yes, how long has it been since you worked there?

Question 3

Do you reside outside of the 30-mile radius for the facility your applying for?

Question 4

Are you willing, ready, and able to float between Geneva General Hospital and Soldiers & Sailors ER as long as you have been oriented to that unit population?

Question 5

Are you willing, ready, and able to work a D / E / N / W / Holiday Rotational Schedule?

Question 6

Do you have any RTO?

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