RN - Defiance Regional Hospital - Emergency Center

ProMedica•Defiance, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is part of ProMedica’s patient care team, providing patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. The RN coordinates a patient’s plan of care by communicating with patients, families, and the health care team and supporting mutual respect and shared decision-making. The role includes assessing patients, formulating nursing diagnoses, planning and implementing care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care plans. The RN collaborates with nurses and support staff to achieve patient care goals and improve care, the work environment, and patient and staff satisfaction. This position is in the Emergency Center at Defiance Regional Hospital. The scheduled hours are 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on the afternoon shift, with 18 hours per week. The summary describes the general nature and level of work and is not exhaustive.

Requirements

Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Current CPR training.
Complete 24 contact hours of continuing education during each Ohio nursing licensure period, including at least one contact hour related to Chapter 4723 of the Ohio Nurse Practice Code and Rules.
Maintain BCLS and other certifications required by the job, such as ACLS.
Obtain specialty certifications as required by the individual nursing unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate care to infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in accordance with departmental standards.
Coordinate patients’ plans of care through effective shift-to-shift communication.
Use appropriate techniques to control and prevent infections.
Apply critical thinking and sound judgment in all aspects of care.
Initiate emergency care when necessary.
Address patient and family education needs while considering comprehension, learning style, and discharge needs.
Follow the proper chain of command when issues or problems arise and ensure appropriate follow-through.
Maintain professionalism and patient confidentiality.
Demonstrate sound clinical skills and judgment.
Review daily practice for errors and pursue corrective action.