Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Department - FT 3p-3a

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

This position provides a wide variety of support services for assigned units, including clerical support through maintaining patient records, unit supplies, and equipment, and facilitating communications. The employee performs patient care within the scope of defined practice and interacts with patients, the public, and employees throughout the institution. The role functions under the direction of a registered professional nurse and works collaboratively with the healthcare team. Patients cared for may be adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Duties must follow population-specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level of high school.
No previous experience is required.
Ability to work effectively with other departments and the general public.
Ability to accept direction from nursing staff and perform basic skills and procedures designated for unit assistants.
Ability to operate the electronic medical record (EMR).
Good interpersonal skills and adaptability to changing situations and work assignments.
Ability to concentrate during multiple interactions and interruptions.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and carrying up to 20 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

Typing skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Obtain and report basic patient physiological data, including vital signs, weight, skin condition, and the color and character of urine and stool.
Use proper body mechanics and provide positioning, mobility, hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort care according to procedure and direction.
Monitor and document fluid intake and output.
Promptly identify and report physical and mental status changes to licensed staff assigned to the patient.
Organize patient care, set appropriate priorities, and implement physician and nursing orders within prescribed time frames.
Perform therapeutic procedures within the parameters of the job description and report the patient's response to the supervising nurse.
Make frequent rounds and respond to patient call lights, taking appropriate action.
Explain procedures or care to patients before beginning.
Accurately and promptly record patient data and forward it to supervisory staff within established time frames.
Answer patient intercoms, direct requests to appropriate staff, fill requests as defined by unit routine, and follow up with patients or families.
Make necessary diet requests or notify the Dietary Department of changes.
Perform emergency procedures, including CODE, fire, or disaster responses, according to policy.
Print Ticket to Ride documents for transports.
Enter patient discharge times in the Electronic Medical Record and ensure discharged patient charts are complete before sending them to Medical Records.
Contribute to patient safety by using Universal Precautions, following hand hygiene policy, maintaining a safe patient environment, restocking isolation supplies, cleaning equipment, and promptly reporting equipment issues to the Charge Nurse.
Place supplies from the storeroom in designated areas and notify appropriate departments of needed repairs, following through on requests.
Distribute linen and ice and offer refreshments as permitted by the patient's diet.
Perform patient transport functions as needed by the unit.
Prepare rooms for new admissions, including ensuring PPE and appropriate supplies or equipment are available.
Orient patients, families, and significant others to the unit and room, and greet them pleasantly.
Answer telephone calls courteously and screen and refer calls appropriately.
Place reports in patient charts or ensure they are sent to the appropriate units.
Maintain patient charts by thinning charts as needed, replenishing forms, and placing reports in the appropriate locations.
Make recommendations to the unit Director regarding purchases of equipment or supplies.
Complete daily and weekly requisitions to accurately reflect unit needs.
Record refrigerator temperature daily on the appropriate sheet.
Maintain printers by changing ribbons, replenishing paper, and reporting problems to information systems.
Replace telemetry batteries according to unit procedures.
Replace glove boxes and wipes in patient rooms when supplies are low.
Participate in staff meetings with no more than two absences.
Read and respond to emails in a timely manner.
Exhibit scheduling flexibility to meet department staffing needs.
Complete unit-specific and annual competency assessments within required timelines.