About this opportunity
Hancock Regional Hospital lists this ER Nurse (3p-3a) opportunity in greenfield, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JOB SUMMARY : The Registered Nurse personally administers nursing care to patients/residents and/or plans, directs and coordinates the nursing care of a group of patients/residents via the nursing process and in collaboration with the health team. The Registered Nurse also instructs patients/residents and/or families in procedures, healthcare practices and continuing care after discharge. The RN performs duties and responsibilities in a manner adhering to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures and in compliance with the Indiana State Nurse Practice Act. May be assigned charge responsibilities for the area.
The RN is qualified to perform a nursing intervention defined as administration of moderate sedation (conscious sedation) and can monitor the patient's response and provide necessary physiological support during a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure. The RN will receive initial education on hire in moderate sedation and will have an annual competency.
QUALIFICATIONS:
JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES
Demonstrates assessment and reassessment documentation of emergency department patients and proper communication of findings to other allied healthcare members.
Demonstrates appropriate chain of command use and delegation of care responsibilities.
Provides holistic, patient-centered care while providing for established patient rights of the organization.
Demonstrates critical thinking through individualized care planning tailored to the needs of each patient.
Demonstrated proficiency in Triage of the emergency department patient.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive patient care.
Demonstrates leadership abilities including ability to give and follow instructions accurately.
Provides positive, professional role model for others.
Demonstrates ability to teach/instruct patients, families, and colleagues.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Registered Nurse (RN)
ADDITIONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited ASN or BSN program.
ACLS within one (1) year of hire
ER PALS within two (2) years of hire to ER.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.
TNCC - preferred
ENPC - preferred
CEN - preferred
SANE - preferred Prior Emergency Service
Critical Care experience preferred
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Novice
Novice
PALS Certification
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Cert
Certified Emergency Nurse
ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
Education
Preferred
Associates of Science Nursing or better.
Bachelors of Science Nursing or better.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
REGISTERED NURSE IN-RN
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Worksite address
greenfield, IN, 46140, US
Who can apply
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