Rn, Weekend - Emergency Department

Independence Health System Careers•Greensburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend in the Emergency Department assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for a designated group of patients. The RN coordinates, directs, and actively participates as an effective member of the interdisciplinary health care team, contributing to efficient unit operations and positive patient outcomes. A special weekend rate applies. The RN provides direct oversight of graduate nurses, licensed practical nurses, technical partners, ALS technicians, nurse externs, and unit clerks. This includes conducting the initial comprehensive assessment, interpreting the assessment to initiate the interprofessional plan of care, and supervising delegation of duties within the care team members’ scope and capabilities. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor. Scheduling is based on operational needs and may include rotating shifts, standby, and on-call work. Local travel between system locations may be expected.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Strong leadership ability and organizational skills.
Independent and critical-thinking skills and sound judgment.
Knowledge of the legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED program.
Act 33 clearance with renewal, Act 34 clearance with renewal, and Act 73 FBI clearance.
Current PALS certification, or completion within one year of hire or transfer into the department.
Current ACLS certification, or completion within one year of hire or transfer into the department.
Current NIH Stroke Scale certification, or completion within six months of hire or transfer into the department.
A nursing refresher course may be required if the employee has not worked in an acute care setting during the most recent three consecutive years of professional employment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of critical care or emergency room experience.
CEN or CCRN certification.
BTLS PHRN qualification.
EMS experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One year of recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a designated group of patients.
Coordinate, direct, and participate as an effective member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through education, professional publications, networking, and participation in professional societies.
Assure quality of care by following therapeutic standards, measuring outcomes against care goals and standards, making or recommending adjustments, and following applicable nursing and regulatory standards.
Protect patients and employees by following infection-control policies, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled-substance regulations.
Document patient care in patient and department records; communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to maintain continuity among nursing teams using Nurse Knowledge Exchange techniques.
Protect confidential information and maintain patient confidence.
Identify patient care requirements through rapport with patients and people who can help clarify care needs.
Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
Promote patient independence by establishing care goals, teaching patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care, and answering questions.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment, follow procedures and regulations, and call for support personnel when needed.
Resolve patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies.
Communicate and collaborate with health care teams, respond to requests, build rapport, and participate in continuous quality improvement and problem-solving.
Complete related duties as needed to contribute to team efforts.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, arranging repairs, maintaining inventories, and evaluating equipment and techniques.
Maintain nursing supply inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, ordering and expediting supplies, verifying receipt, and using supplies and equipment appropriately.
Conduct the initial comprehensive assessment and interpret it to initiate the interprofessional plan of care.
Provide direct oversight of the GN, LPN, Technical Partner, ALS Technician, Nurse Extern, and Unit Clerks, including supervision of delegated duties within their scope and capability.
Perform other duties as required.