ER Registered Nurse/Director of Nursing

AHN Neighborhood Hospital•Fox Chapel, PA

11d

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to serve in the Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing capacity. Additionally, this position will provide support to leadership and create an atmosphere that provides continuity of quality patient care in the emergent hospital environment. Learning to ensure all aspects of the hospital are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association, required
Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
Pennsylvania Candidates: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree preferred; MSN, preferred
5+ years total nursing experience, preferred
2+ years critical care or PCU experience in an acute care hospital, preferred
Knowledge of JCAHO or DNV standards, preferred
2+ years supervisory experience in a healthcare setting, preferred
Experience with high acuity, ICU Medical/Surgical patients, preferred
2+ years Emergency Department experience in an acute care hospital, preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for covering a minimum of three 12-hour clinical Registered Nurse shifts weekly per Hospital Administrator direction, to include:
Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/families
Proficiently and consistently complete accurate, concise and legible documentation on medical records
Observe and record signs, symptoms and behaviors including the physiological status of patients
Presents proposed revision of interventions and desired outcomes to the physician
Maintain patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
Follow physician’s orders in the delivery of nursing care
Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures
Participate in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given
Assemble equipment and supply for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments. Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing of that State
Safe handling of food preparation for patients
Assists with all functional aspects of overseeing the hospital including Nursing, Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Respiratory, Patient Access and Dietary when Hospital Administrator is unavailable at the site or based on instruction from the HA.
Supports senior leadership during facility inspections by licensing and accrediting agencies.
Evaluates and addresses the educational needs of the market.
Assists in the implementation of the quality management and reporting system.
Assists with process improvement activities and corrective action plans in the facility.
Assists with tracking any incidents to determine patient safety events; including administrative review of follow-up letters as required for serious events, and patient grievance follow-up in collaboration with the Patient Experience team.
Assists with interim coverage of vacant or absent leadership positions within the region.
Assists with ensuring all functional areas are fully staffed with continuous coverage; including
Assists with new and continued education and following up with staff, including tracking of staff certifications and licenses.
Assist the Hospital Administrator and Chief Nursing Officer in implementing policies and procedures of the hospital.
The position can make recommendations to the Hospital Administrator on the selection and promotion of nursing personnel based on established job descriptions and individual qualifications and capabilities.
Assists the Administrator-On-Call (AOC) with admission reviews
Monitors facility quality indicators and supports development of resolution plans by working closely with regional and corporate functions such as safety and infection control.
Complies with all established policies, procedures and protocols.
Attends staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandatory meetings as required.
Supports Hospital Administrator with fiscal accountability through scheduling and ordering supplies.
Travels to all facility locations as requested.
Performs additional duties as assigned.