Ip Registered Nurse - Er

Margaret Mary Health•Batesville, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing care for patients in Emergency Services. The position is located in the Hospital Emergency Services department and is listed for 60 hours per pay period, 11 p.m.–11 a.m. The posting offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing required; bachelor's degree preferred.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Indiana.
Current BLS, arrhythmia recognition, and ACLS.
Strong customer service skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, monitors, and various electrical- or battery-powered equipment.
Ability to use basic office equipment.
No work experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Use only approved abbreviations and follow patient safety goals, including using two patient identifiers before treatment.
Follow processes for read-back of verbal orders and critical lab values, clarification of physician orders, and use of standing orders when indicated.
Communicate patient reports to physicians and other providers as warranted by the patient's condition; report sentinel events, adverse drug reactions, and incidents as appropriate.
Complete and document final verification before invasive procedures.
Reassess patients after interventions or changes in condition and document in the EHR.
Perform and document timely, appropriate clinical skills for patients of all ages served.
Communicate with and educate patients, caregivers, and family members, treating people with respect and dignity, including when dealing with death and dying; document in the EHR.
Complete timely triage assessments, assign appropriate classifications, and respond to patient conditions and complaints.
Obtain accurate and appropriate patient histories and perform physical and pain assessments using a pain scale.
Use equipment appropriately and safely.
Collect and correctly label specimens accurately and promptly.
Document medications and narcotics, including wastage, accurately and promptly; demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of high-risk medications.