ED RN PRN (As Needed)
About The Position
Purpose Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent patient care for all groups requiring stabilization, and/or resuscitation. Key accountabilities include assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care using critical thinking and evidenced-based practice; triaging and prioritizing care need; crisis intervention for unique patient populations; and emergency operations preparedness; adherence to the Professional Practice Standards as defined by ANA; and active participation in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities. Essential Job Functions An ED registered nurse's essential functions include: rapidly assessing and triaging incoming patients, stabilizing critical conditions, initiating immediate treatment plans, performing necessary medical procedures, administering medications, coordinating with other healthcare professionals, and providing patient education in a fast-paced emergency department environment; all while maintaining accurate patient records adhering to established protocols.
Requirements
- Critical thinking and decision-making: Ability to quickly assess patient conditions and make rapid treatment decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs
- Advanced nursing skills: Proficiency in performing advanced life support procedures, wound management, and medication administration.
- Time management: Efficiently managing multiple patients with varying needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to balance information regarding patient needs, staff needs, and medical center needs in decision making
- Communication skills: Clear and concise communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment
- Stress tolerance: Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
- Associates Degree in Nursing
- ACLS; TNCC; BLS; PALS; CPI, Dependent Adult/Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within timelines established in the Licensure, Registration, Certification and Life Saving training policy.
- Registered Nurse in Iowa
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate in Nursing, ENPC, NRP, CEN
- Preferred at least 1 year in critical care.
Responsibilities
- Performing initial patient assessment to identify urgent medical needs.
- Triaging patients based on acuity and prioritizing care.
- Gathering patient history and performing physical examinations.
- Initiating life-saving interventions for critical patients, including CPR.
- Managing airway and breathing difficulties.
- Establishing intravenous access and administering medications
- Performing wound care and assisting provider with suturing
- Applying splints and immobilization devices
- Monitoring vital signs and managing pain
- Performing basic laboratory tests and interpreting results
- Communicating effectively with emergency physicians, other healthcare team members, and ancillary services
- Updating patient records and documenting care provided
- Collaborating on treatment plans and patient disposition
- Providing clear instructions and discharge planning to patients and families
- Offering emotional support and addressing patient concerns
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
