ED RN - FT .8 Nights

Jackson County Regional Health Center•Maquoketa, IA

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
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
Interaction is with a variety of people inside and outside the organization. Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may involve detailed & length dialogues & exchanges of information. Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations and stressful encounters.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate in Nursing, ENPC, NRP, CEN
Preferred at least 1 year in critical care.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Triage: Performing initial patient assessment to identify urgent medical needs.
Triaging patients based on acuity and prioritizing care.
Gathering patient history and performing physical examinations.
Immediate Stabilization: Initiating life-saving interventions for critical patients, including CPR.
Managing airway and breathing difficulties.
Establishing intravenous access and administering medications
Treatment and Procedures: 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
Collaboration and Communication: 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
Patient Education and Support: Providing clear instructions and discharge planning to patients and families
Offering emotional support and addressing patient concerns