RN - Emergency Services - PD

Guthrie Enterprise • Towanda, PA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. The RN is accountable for delivering coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practice must comply with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills are detailed in the unit-specific onboarding checklist and applicable specialty standards.

The RN assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; coordinates care plans to achieve patient goals and optimize outcomes and transitions; and monitors, records, and communicates patient condition. The role also includes advocacy, patient and team education, safety and quality improvement, ongoing professional development, leadership, collaboration, and participation in educational programs. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

The RN must be licensed in the state of employment, maintain BLS certification, and have at least one year of experience, unless transitioned into the position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. The RN must also meet nursing unit educational requirements during employment. ACLS requirements depend on the unit.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
• At least one year of experience as a registered nurse, or less than one year if transitioned to the position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.
• BLS certification, which must be maintained.
• Meet individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in information technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary for the role.
• Ability to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Specialty certification.
• ACLS certification, depending on the unit.
• PALS certification, depending on the unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patients' care.
• Develop, update, and coordinate patient care plans to achieve patient goals and optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Maintain the essential competencies required for the area of hire and population served.
• Advocate for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning and promoting the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those served.
• Foster and facilitate formal and informal learning for patients, families, nursing staff, other healthcare team members, students, and the community.
• Promote safety, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence and best practices into nursing care.
• Use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes and account for patient, personal, and environmental safety.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and promote inquiry into research and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrate leadership through advocacy, influence, innovation, delegation, care coordination, and collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Model professional behavior and participate in planning and presenting educational programs.
• Use information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and other equipment needed for the role.
• Work with interdisciplinary staff, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff, and use independent critical judgment in patient care.
• Manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations effectively.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed