Registered Nurse- ER

MARSHALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT•Benton, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department and directs other assigned personnel in their care. The role includes assessing patients’ physical and mental status; planning, supervising, and evaluating patient care; recognizing and interpreting signs, symptoms, and patient history; performing basic emergency procedures; and seeking assistance when needed. The nurse administers and records medications, carries out physician orders, assists physicians with patient care, and documents and reports pertinent information accurately. The nurse provides and documents physical and psychological education for patients and families, gives written instructions, and supports continuity of care through knowledge of community resources. The role also involves guiding and evaluating LPNs and aides, taking appropriate corrective action when necessary, communicating with hospital personnel and the public, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and replenishing supplies. The nurse follows hospital, emergency department, and infection-control policies; addresses legal and reporting responsibilities; participates in education and performance-improvement activities; and serves as a role model for nursing staff. Reports to the Supervisor.

Requirements

Active Kentucky license as a registered nurse.
At least 1 year of experience as a registered nurse.
CPR certification.
Must take ACLS and PALS classes at the next offered class.
Positive attitude personally and professionally; customer service is a highest priority.
Knowledge of nursing principles and procedures, emergency patients, monitoring equipment, emergency medications, inhalation therapy, intravenous therapy, EKG, sterile technique, and CPR.
Knowledge of hospital and Emergency Department policies and procedures, infection-control policies, and community resources for continuation of nursing care.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures for nursing personnel, physicians, and the community; communicate effectively; meet the public; and handle emergency situations.
Special knowledge and skill in administering medication to Emergency Department patients.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and mental status and recognize and interpret signs, symptoms, and history.
Plan, supervise, and evaluate the care of Emergency Department patients.
Use sound judgment, perform basic emergency procedures as required, and call for assistance, including STAT notification when required.
Record and report pertinent information accurately and neatly; complete emergency room forms and obtain required information and signatures.
Instruct, guide, and assist other nursing personnel in providing emergency outpatient care.
Plan, implement, and document patient and family teaching, including physical and psychological education, and provide written instructions.
Participate in in-service education, performance-improvement programs, and designated committees as needed; attend required in-services.
Interpret, transcribe, and carry out physician orders; notify the physician on call with necessary information and assist the physician in patient care.
Initiate incident reports for accidents and report necessary situations to the Supervisor.
Maintain quiet, clean, and safe physical surroundings.
Check and evaluate the performance of LPNs and aides working in the Emergency Department each shift and take appropriate corrective action when needed.
Promote communication with Emergency Department, nursing, and other hospital personnel.
Apply knowledge of patient rights and legal reporting requirements; report to the coroner or police as directed by the physician and report all deaths to KODA.
Follow infection-control policies and report problems to the Supervisor and Infection Control Staff.
Adapt cooperatively to Emergency Department staffing needs and handle situations arising in an emergency setting.
Administer and record medications, including medications for Emergency Department patients.
Monitor supplies and replenish them as required.