REGISTERED NURSE RN - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - CASUAL

Independence Health System•Clarion, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for assigned patients under the direction of the Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse. The role includes patient teaching and advocacy, coordination with the multidisciplinary care team, and support for positive health outcomes. The nurse demonstrates commitment to Clarion Hospital’s mission, vision, and values and maintains professional conduct and customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues, and others. The Registered Nurse administers prescribed treatments, medications, and therapies within the scope of practice; responds promptly to patient care needs; and maintains patient rights, safety, and confidentiality-related standards. In specialized areas, the nurse may provide total patient care, monitor and interpret electronic displays, and respond to emergencies, including initiating life-saving actions under ACLS protocols. The nurse also serves as a preceptor, helps orient assigned staff, maintains required competencies and continuing education, participates in committees and staff meetings, and follows applicable safety, compliance, and conduct requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of a State Board-approved professional nursing program.
Hold a current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
Current basic CPR certification.
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, plan, coordinate, and implement patient care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
Evaluate patient outcomes, care-plan effectiveness, and readiness for discharge; revise plans and make referrals when indicated.
Provide patient and family education and act as a patient advocate, including supporting health promotion.
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.
Maintain adherence to patient rights.
Serve as a preceptor to staff and students and orient assigned staff.
Maintain position-specific skills and annual competencies, and complete appropriate continuing education to maintain clinical competency.
Participate in nursing and hospital committees as appropriate and attend at least 70% of department staff meetings.
Communicate and coordinate patient care with nurses, physicians, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other multidisciplinary team members.
Use manual and automated information systems to improve patient safety.
Use supplies judiciously, anticipate special supply and equipment needs, and recommend changes to support cost effectiveness.
Comply with personal protective equipment requirements for protection against exposure to infectious body fluids and other hazardous substances.
In specialized areas, provide total patient care, connect and monitor equipment, interpret electronic displays, and respond to emergencies, including initiating life-saving actions and ACLS protocols.
Comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct; report suspected violations to the appropriate designated person.
Perform other duties as assigned.