Registered Nurse - Diley Ridge - Emergency Dept - Full Time -Days

Trinity Health•Canal Winchester, OH

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers patient care to an assigned group of patients using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse communicates clinical information with the care team, keeps patients and families informed, coordinates education and continuity of care, and collaborates with physicians and other disciplines. The role includes directing and supervising licensed and unlicensed staff in work-related activities, maintaining safe practices and equipment, documenting care, supporting staff orientation and student experiences, and contributing to quality improvement and regulatory readiness.

Requirements

Graduate from a school of nursing; a BSN is preferred.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
Previous health care experience; acute hospital experience is preferred.
Ability to plan, organize, and manage patient care, including delegating to and supervising other patient-care team members.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
BLS Healthcare Provider certification required upon employment.
ACLS certification required, or willingness to complete it within the first year of employment.
For Emergency Department hires, PALS certification is required, or willingness to complete it within the first year of employment.
Good communication, relationship-building, and team-orientation skills when working with co-workers, patients, families, physicians, and the public.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Previous health care experience in an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care using the nursing process.
Perform CLIA-waived testing, such as point-of-care glucose testing.
Direct and support co-workers and support staff in implementing patient care.
Communicate pertinent clinical information to the care team and keep patients and families updated.
Coordinate and facilitate patient and family education.
Identify discharge needs and participate in discharge, transfer, and continuity-of-care planning and documentation.
Verify and implement orders from physicians and other licensed independent practitioners.
Administer medications according to organizational standards and policies.
Initiate emergency procedures and administer life-supporting drugs or treatments under a physician's direction.
Use positive patient identification practices and maintain equipment appropriate to the care environment.
Collaborate with physicians and other health care disciplines on patient care plans and initiate appropriate non-physician consultations.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation and use relevant computer systems, internet, and intranet resources.
Take initiative to improve patient care, staff and physician relationships, and the working climate.
Maintain professional development and licensure, and take responsibility for personal education.
Assist with new staff orientation and support student experiences as requested.
Accept charge nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Help maintain departmental regulatory readiness.
Follow organizational integrity requirements by raising questions and reporting actual or potential wrongdoing.
Participate in processes to identify hazards and evaluate safety practices, follow established policies and procedures, and wear personal protective equipment when required.
Participate in and foster performance improvement activities.
Exhibit customer service and community focus and support Diley Ridge Medical Center's mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.