EMERGENCY ROOM RN- PER DIEM

MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT•Fall River Mills, CA

1d•$62 - $76•Onsite

About The Position

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 DISTRICT’S sole and absolute discretion.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within time frame specified by facilities policy and procedures or protocols.
Notifies Charge Nurse and MD of abnormal findings
Develops individualized plan of care for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team
Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner
Performs all assigned tasks accurately (e.g., EKGs, blood draws, IV starts, etc.)
Keep work area and beds clean and restocked
Provides individualized patient/family education
Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution
Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to appropriate resuscitation protocols
Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and facility staff
Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights
Adheres to standards of safety and infection control in delivery of patient care
Assists nursing staff in other departments, as requested and if qualified, when need arises
Assumes 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 needed
Follows procedure for medication administration and narcotics control.
Documents medications and nursing care in a timely and accurate manner
Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours
Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills
Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff
Demonstrates organizational skills and time management
Demonstrates ability to use office machines in the performance of job functions.
Other duties as assigned