Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - (24 hours per pay period)

Mille Lacs Health System•Onamia, MN

About The Position

Summary Under the direction of, and in collaboration with unit management, performs responsibilities exercising initiative, judgment and independent decision-making within the scope of the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy and other governing organizations. Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation) in a systematic approach to the direct and indirect care of patients and their families. Job Duties Provide quality care in multiple settings: Pediatrics, Medical, Surgical (inpatient/outpatient), Emergency, Senior Care, Nursery, Chemotherapy and Ambulance Transport as needed/delegated. Maintains certifications in all areas within scope of practice Supervision of LPNs, Nursing Assistants and Health Unit Coordinators as needed. Effectively utilize nursing process: Demonstrates effective interviewing and assessment skills and integrates new or current techniques to obtain physical/psycho-social information from the patient/family to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care through the nursing process. Initiates and maintains patient care plan to reflect current patient needs utilizing computerized documentation. Customer Service: Respects the privacy and dignity of every customer, internal or external. Is courteous and friendly, uses a quiet, respectful tone of voice when speaking with customers. Follows hospital policies regarding confidential or sensitive information; is Sensitive to cultural differences. Initiative: Completes duties assigned without hesitation and in a timely manner; accepts direction well, is highly productive; works independently as position requires; accepts constructive criticism; demonstrates good time management skills; demonstrates a willingness to train new staff. Teamwork: Welcomes/mentors newcomers; treats fellow employees with respect; cooperates with coworkers; actively participates in team discussions; does not chastise or embarrass fellow employees in the presence of others; offers encouragement to others praises when possible; supports organizational change and allows every opportunity for change to succeed. Communications: Ensures all policies and procedures are followed 100% of the time which contributes to a safe and supportive work environment. Identifies needs, instructs others, and actively supports the role of patient advocate/liaison by communication and documentation of patient information to the proper resources/agencies. Proper computerized documentation will be maintained at all times. This includes, but not limited to admission, discharge, medication administration, teaching, activities of daily living and accurate intake/output.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota.
Minimum 1-year previous Emergency Department experience.
Must successfully complete criminal background check as required by the State of Minnesota.
Basic Life Support
ACLS
Knowledge of nursing principles, policies, procedures and medical ethics equivalent to years of experience.
Excellent communication skills across disciplines and at various levels.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Possession of attention to detail, organization and prioritization skills.
Computer skills including Word.

Nice To Haves

TNCC or CALS
NRP
PALS

Responsibilities

Provide quality care in multiple settings: Pediatrics, Medical, Surgical (inpatient/outpatient), Emergency, Senior Care, Nursery, Chemotherapy and Ambulance Transport as needed/delegated.
Maintains certifications in all areas within scope of practice
Supervision of LPNs, Nursing Assistants and Health Unit Coordinators as needed.
Effectively utilize nursing process
Demonstrates effective interviewing and assessment skills and integrates new or current techniques to obtain physical/psycho-social information from the patient/family to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care through the nursing process.
Initiates and maintains patient care plan to reflect current patient needs utilizing computerized documentation.
Respects the privacy and dignity of every customer, internal or external.
Is courteous and friendly, uses a quiet, respectful tone of voice when speaking with customers.
Follows hospital policies regarding confidential or sensitive information; is Sensitive to cultural differences.
Completes duties assigned without hesitation and in a timely manner
accepts direction well, is highly productive
works independently as position requires
accepts constructive criticism
demonstrates good time management skills
demonstrates a willingness to train new staff.
Welcomes/mentors newcomers
treats fellow employees with respect
cooperates with coworkers
actively participates in team discussions
does not chastise or embarrass fellow employees in the presence of others
offers encouragement to others praises when possible
supports organizational change and allows every opportunity for change to succeed.
Ensures all policies and procedures are followed 100% of the time which contributes to a safe and supportive work environment.
Identifies needs, instructs others, and actively supports the role of patient advocate/liaison by communication and documentation of patient information to the proper resources/agencies.
Proper computerized documentation will be maintained at all times. This includes, but not limited to admission, discharge, medication administration, teaching, activities of daily living and accurate intake/output.