Registered Nurse - Emergency Services, Full Time 7P - 7A

Hocking Valley Community Hospital•Logan, OH

19h•$31 - $42

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions within the organization in accordance with its established philosophy. The role provides nursing care in a fast-paced emergency services patient-care setting, assesses patients, responds to clinical changes, implements care plans and physicians’ orders, administers medications and intravenous solutions, and supports patients and families through individualized, trauma-informed care. The nurse also supports unit operations by coordinating assignments, supervising nonprofessional personnel, maintaining accurate records, participating in quality improvement and staff training, and collaborating with the Nursing Supervisor, physicians, nursing staff, and other departments. The position is a full-time night shift role from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with an every-other-weekend schedule rotation. Additional pay is offered for shift differential and BSN.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Active State of Ohio Registered Nurse license.
CPR approved by the American Heart Association.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and interpret documents, write clearly and informatively, speak clearly, and communicate effectively.
Ability to work in a computerized environment using a keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
Sufficient mobility to negotiate the physical plant.
Strength and endurance to perform physically for extended periods without sitting, including four to eight hours of activity.
Ability to walk, lift 25–50 pounds with or without assistance, bend, twist, stand, sit, reach, and climb and descend stairs.
Physical dexterity and psychomotor skills to respond appropriately to routine and emergency patient-care needs in an ambulatory setting.
Visual and auditory capabilities sufficient to read information and respond to patient-care needs.
Cognitive ability to accurately observe, analyze, and interpret general and technical verbal and written data and communicate it accurately.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate nursing functions and patient care on the unit.
Initiate and implement patient education and care plans, including appropriate nursing diagnoses and documentation.
Assess patients, think critically, recognize clinical changes rapidly, and respond appropriately.
Make nursing assignments appropriate to employees’ skill levels and supervise nonprofessional personnel, providing instruction as needed.
Maintain acceptable standards of patient care and help personnel identify and resolve problems.
Implement physicians’ orders accurately and promptly; administer medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.
Maintain accurate and complete patient records and reports, and communicate changes in patient condition to the RN team leader and/or physician.
Arrange for needed supplies and equipment and conserve organizational resources.
Participate in planning changes and improvements, quality improvement activities, and the review and revision of policies and procedures.
Support hospital safety, security, and infection-control programs and procedures.
Remain calm and resourceful in emergencies and keep the Nursing Supervisor informed about unit patients, needs, and problems.
Participate in personnel orientation and in-service training and evaluate personnel performance with recommendations for appropriate action.
Provide trauma-informed, holistic, individualized care, including care that addresses the needs of patients and their families or caregivers.
Collect referral information and present it to the psychiatric provider as appropriate.
Participate as an active treatment-team member to help patients reach their optimal level of functioning before discharge.
Use de-escalation techniques and build therapeutic rapport.
Communicate effectively with physicians, employees, patients, families, and the public; listen actively and communicate clearly.
Collaborate with the care team, contribute to a positive team environment, and provide excellent customer service.
Maintain professional confidentiality and comply with organizational, hospital, regulatory, and professional standards.
Attend unit staff meetings regularly.