Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Mount Nittany Health•State College, PA

21d

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care in the Emergency Department using current nursing knowledge and Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) standards. Applies the nursing process to assess patient needs, develop and implement plans of care, and evaluate outcomes for patients from neonates through geriatrics. The position may be assigned scheduled on-call duties as needed because community events can affect Emergency Department patient volumes. The nurse receives minimal supervision from the Administrative Director, ED, or a clinical supervisor. Supervision of others occurs only while serving as Charge Nurse.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited registered nurse program.
Complete a sexual assault nurse examiner course within the first year of hire or transfer.
Current Pennsylvania RN licensure.
Meet American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) standards and renew BLS every two years.
Meet American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) standards within four months of hire or transfer and renew ACLS every two years.
Meet American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) standards within six months of hire or transfer and renew PALS every two years.
Effectively function as a team member and liaison between patients and staff.
Support and encourage harmonious communication.
Demonstrate strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills and communicate professionally.
Demonstrate mental and emotional tolerance, an even temperament, tact, sensitivity, sound judgment, and a professional attitude when relating to ill people, patients, families, and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous RN experience.
Charge qualified.

Responsibilities

Triage every patient entering the emergency care system and prioritize care according to physical and psychosocial needs and factors affecting patient flow.
Conduct hourly rounding in the department and half-hour rounding in the waiting room when patients are waiting.
Document an in-depth nursing history, including the chief complaint, healthcare status, and other pertinent information.
Develop and implement a plan of care based on ongoing assessments, keeping it updated to address patients’ and families’ needs and include discharge planning.
Ensure supplies and equipment needed for emergency patient care are available and in working order.
Manage complications and emergencies in accordance with Mount Nittany Medical Center policies and procedures and ENA standards.
Recognize changes in patient health status and direct appropriate care to promote patient safety.
Document and act on patient responses to interventions to support competent medical care.
Provide health education to Emergency Department patients and their families or significant others, including explaining treatment before it begins.
Assist patients and families with accurate information about health status and referrals, and document their understanding of discharge teaching.
Perform related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.