ER Staff RN- PRN (26-403)

Artesia General Hospital•Artesia, NM

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: Responsible for the delivery of care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies: Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital Ø Respect: Demonstrates competence in respect for others. Ø Leadership: Demonstrates competence in knowing everyone has a role. Ø Professionalism: Demonstrates competence in the conduct, aims and qualities of health care. Ø Dedication: Demonstrates competence in dedication to Artesia General Hospital. Ø Commitment To Excellence: Demonstrates competence in expecting nothing less than “DOING THE RIGHT THING”.

Requirements

Basic computer.
Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing – associate degree or Diploma required.
One year in nursing field, preferably in an emergency or intensive care setting.
Current New Mexico License required or RN License with Multistate Compact privileges.
BLS required.
ACLS, PALS, NRP, required or within 90 days of employment.
TNCC required or within 1 year of employment.

Nice To Haves

ENPC preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.
Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material.
Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
Assist in the orientation/training of new employees.
Assist other staff in the performance of their assignments.
Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts.
Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
Self-motivated and capable to respond appropriately to rapidly changing patient care needs and environment.
Able to anticipate patient care and emergency department medical provider needs.
Able to assist providers with various procedures, treatments, surgical techniques and/or delegate tasks to other health care members appropriately.
Able to demonstrate a professional attitude and excellent customer service skills when caring for patient and family members.
As assigned.
Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.