Reports To: Emergency Department Director or Lead

　　Employee Type: EXEMPT X NON-EXEMPT

　　POSITION SUMMARY:

　　Reports directly to the Emergency Department Director or designated Lead. The nurse handles a wide spectrum of medical conditions, maladies, and injuries, and must be able to multi-task efficiently to provide premium care to the patient. Must be able to assess and treat quickly, especially during the onset of acute illness or trauma. Will assist the emergency room charge nurse and acute care nurse as directed.

　　This job description is intended to identify some of the primary duties and responsibilities. Mayers Memorial Hospital District reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICTS sole and absolute discretion.

　　POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Current licensure in good standing in the state of California1 year experience as an Emergency Department nurse requiredACLS, PALS, and CPR certification. NRP and TNCC required within one year of hire date

　　POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　General Competencies:

　　Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hoursAbility to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectivelyAbove-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skillsDevelops and maintains a positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staffDemonstrates organizational skills and time managementDemonstrates ability to use office machines in the performance of job functions.Other duties as assigned

　　Specific Competencies:

　　Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patients immediate condition or needs within time frame specified by facilities policy and procedures or protocols. Notifies Charge Nurse and MD of abnormal findingsDevelops individualized plan of care for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare teamPerforms appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely mannerPerforms all assigned tasks accurately (e.g., EKGs, blood draws, IV starts, etc.)Keep work area and beds clean and restockedProvides individualized patient/family educationDocuments patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolutionInitiates emergency resuscitative measures according to appropriate resuscitation protocolsMaintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and facility staffProvides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patients and familys diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rightsAdheres to standards of safety and infection control in delivery of patient careAssists nursing staff in other departments, as requested and if qualified, when need arisesAssumes professional responsibility for assuring patient care is of the highest standards possible. Communicates questions about appropriateness of medical or nursing care through chain of command, as neededFollows procedure for medication administration and narcotics control. Documents medications and nursing care in a timely and accurate manner

　　Professional Requirements:

　　Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professionalCompletes annual education requirements as applicableMaintains regulatory requirementsWears identification while on dutyAttends annual evaluation and participates actively in this processReports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated timeAttends meetings as requiredComplies with all Federal, State, and regulatory requirementsExhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in the perfor ance of job duties

　　WORKING CONDITIONS:

　　Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessaryIs involved with personnel, visitors and government agencies, etc., when necessaryMust function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients and support agencies

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and moves intermittently during working hoursAble to lift 50 lbs

　　*Extensive Full-time Employee benefit package (PTO, Paid sick time, holiday time off,

　　Bereavement pay, jury duty, affordable health insurance for self or family, 401K,

　　Cell phone discount, Obstetrics benefit plan, ect.)

　　TRANSITIONAL HOUSING/TEMPORARY TRAVEL HOUSING ACCOMODATIONS!