Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Department - Casual
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for assigned patients under the direction of the Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse. The nurse supports Clarion Hospital’s mission, vision, and values and provides patient-centered care throughout the continuum of care. The role includes patient and family education, advocacy, timely response to care needs, administration of prescribed treatments and medications within scope of practice, and coordination with the multidisciplinary team. The nurse evaluates patient outcomes and discharge readiness, revising care plans and making referrals as indicated. In specialized areas, the RN may provide total patient care, monitor and interpret electronic displays, and respond to emergencies, including initiating life-saving actions under ACLS protocols. The RN also supports staff and student orientation and precepting, maintains clinical competencies and continuing education, participates in committees and staff meetings, uses supplies cost-effectively, follows personal protective equipment requirements, and complies with applicable laws, regulations, and the Corporate Compliance Policy. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of a State Board-approved professional nursing program.
- Current Pennsylvania State License as a registered nurse.
- Certification in basic CPR.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous critical care or emergency room experience preferred.
- ACLS, PALS, and neonatal resuscitation certifications as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions throughout the continuum of care.
- Develop, coordinate, implement, and revise patient care plans with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Evaluate patient outcomes, care-plan effectiveness, and readiness for discharge; make referrals when indicated.
- Teach and advocate for patients and families, including education for health promotion and based on assessed learning needs.
- Respond promptly to patient care needs, including call bells, verbal requests, and bed exit alarms.
- Administer prescribed treatments, medications, and therapies within the scope of practice.
- Coordinate patient care with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals, and communicate care plans to the team and to patients and families.
- Precept staff and students and orient assigned staff.
- Maintain position-specific skills, annual competencies, and continuing education appropriate to the nursing discipline.
- Participate in nursing and hospital committees as appropriate and attend at least 70% of department staff meetings.
- Demonstrate customer service, professional behavior, respect, and effective communication when interacting with others.
- Use manual and automated information systems to improve patient safety.
- Use supplies judiciously, anticipate needs for special supplies and equipment, and recommend changes to promote cost effectiveness.
- Comply with personal protective equipment requirements for protection from infectious body fluids and other hazardous substances.
- In specialized areas, provide total patient care, connect and monitor equipment, interpret electronic displays, and initiate life-saving actions, including ACLS protocols, during emergencies.
- Comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct, and report suspected violations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
