Peds ED RN - Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Trinity Health

121d

About The Position

Provides professional emergency nursing care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the nursing process of all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Provides patient and family education. Serves as a patient advocate and liaison with other health care providers. Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students.

Requirements

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• One year of RN experience preferred OR new graduate if the candidate has completed senior nursing preceptorship at Mercy Emergency or previous experience as an emergency department technician or experience in a pre-hospital environment.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within six (6) weeks of hire.
• Completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.
• Completion of TNCC within 1 year of hire.
• Completion of PALS within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Applies professional emergency nursing skills in the care and treatment of acutely ill and injured patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Promotes patient-centered care through respect of the patient’s values, preferences, and expressed needs.
• Coordinates and integrates care, providing information, communication, and education.
• Provides physical comfort and emotional support, alleviating fear and anxiety.
• Involves family and friends in the care process.
• Collaborates with the patient, significant others, and ancillary departments to create a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provides for actual and anticipated education needs and includes education in the plan of care.
• Communicates proactively to the healthcare team the plan of care, changes in the patient’s condition, and other relevant information.
• Responds quickly, efficiently, and calmly to emergent and critical situations.
• Manages the complex care of critically ill and injured patients.
• Triages patients quickly and efficiently per the Emergency Department’s policies.
• Documents a comprehensive patient record that reflects all aspects of nursing care provided.
• Anticipates patient’s needs and assists the provider during examinations and procedures.
• Provides psychological support based on assessed need.
• Utilizes multiple teaching methods and reviews discharge instructions with patients/families.
• Assesses community resources as indicated.
• Supervises Emergency Department Technicians.
• Serves as a preceptor for students and employees.
• Works independently using the Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and professional judgment.
• Makes recommendations to improve the Emergency Department’s Standards of Care.

Benefits

• Eligible for Night Shift Differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees