RN - Emergency Dept - FT - Nights

Pomerene Hospital•Millersburg, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assigned to the Emergency Department provides safe, timely, effective, quality, age-appropriate, culturally appropriate, cost-conscious, evidence-based care using the nursing process and holistic patient care. The RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized patient care according to organizational policies and procedures, and provides clinical leadership for patient care. Within the nurse’s qualifications, assignments to other nursing units may be made based on patient census and staffing needs. The nurse supports Pomerene Hospital’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan in a team-oriented environment, and performs duties in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accrediting agency standards, and professional organization standards. Professionalism in appearance and behavior is expected throughout employment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing.
State of Ohio RN licensure.
BCLS, NIMS, NIHSS, and ACLS certifications may be obtained during orientation.
PALS certification may be obtained within the first six months of employment.
TNCC may be obtained within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Two years of previous nursing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Move throughout the facility as needed and appropriately assist in emergency drills and situations.
Provide direct patient care while demonstrating the required physical, clinical, and professional capacity.
Coordinate assigned patient care, including assessing and interpreting patient-care information and data.
Provide appropriate education to patients and families.
Work cooperatively with unit staff, physicians, and ancillary departments.
Adapt to a changing work environment and perform duties despite frequent interruptions.
Maintain high standards of professional nursing practice.
Perform duties according to hospital and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrate commitment to Pomerene Hospital’s values.
Support and encourage involvement of the patient’s Primary Support Person or family, with patient consent, including participation in discussions of the nursing plan of care, medications, physician consultations, and discharge instructions, as well as bedside presence and participation in care.