Job Title: Registered Nurse

　　10k Bonus

　　Job Summary:

　　Responsible for the provision and coordination of patient centered care for the department of assignment. The Registered Nurse, RN, coordinates care to achieve desired outcomes, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by delegating and working cooperatively and collaboratively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team members in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice and performance in the clinical setting. The RN must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service to the population of patients served in the emergency department. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Collects current symptoms, detailed patient history and consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care plans.

　　Organize and plan care of patients in the emergency department with the ability to assess, determine treatment rationale and delivery, follow protocols, administer medications with accuracy and knowledge, educate patients.

　　Attends and/or completes monthly, annual and assigned training.

　　Accurately obtains & records results of assessment, care delivery, medication and administration, treatments, responses in the electronic medical record or on designation documentation packets.

　　Performs daily checks of and cleans equipment such as but not limited to monitors, code equipment, crash cart checks and oxygen cylinders.

　　Prepares and administers medications using the rights established by the State Board of Nursing of state employed and facility policies and procedures.

　　Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.

　　Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.

　　Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

　　Monitors patients using proper equipment as ordered.

　　Triages patients appropriately using the ESI (Electronic Stored Information) system.

　　Arrives to work prepared to receive patient report on time.

　　Provides discharge instructions, follow up care and education to patients and family members.

　　Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.

　　Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.

　　Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.

　　Acts quickly, appropriately and with a sense of urgency and prioritization in delivery of patient care.

　　Stabilizes patients by coordination with medical staff providers, EMS (Emergency Medical Services), coworkers, patients and family members in a professional, calm manner.

　　May float to other areas of the hospital as assigned.

　　Stocks assigned rooms, keeps work areas clean.

　　Attends and/or completes monthly, annual and assigned training.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Behavioral Standards:

　　Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints and questions; displays a positive attitude.

　　Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.

　　Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers.

　　Communication/Knowledge:

　　Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer’s and co-worker’s time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers.Collaboration/Teamwork:

　　Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.Qualifications:

　　Experience:

　　Minim one (1) years’ experience in area of assignment or expertise.

　　Adaptable to changing work schedules and patient needs.

　　Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.

　　A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.

　　Licensure/Certifications:

　　Current professional RN license issued and/or recognized by the state Board of Nursing for the State of employment.

　　Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).

　　ADA/Physical Demands:

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant in order to be considered.

　　Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and may taste and smell. The employee is regularly required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds, with assistance. Visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.

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