Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Mount Nittany Health•State College, PA

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care in the Emergency Department using current nursing knowledge and Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) standards. Uses the nursing process to assess patient needs, develop and implement plans of care, and evaluate outcomes for patients ranging from neonates to geriatric patients. The position may include scheduled on-call assignments as needed in response to community events affecting Emergency Department patient volumes. The Registered Nurse triages patients, determines care priorities, manages emergencies and complications, monitors changes in patient condition, and provides patient and family education. The role 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.
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.
Complete a sexual assault nurse examiner course within the first year of hire or transfer.
Function effectively as a team member and liaison between patients and staff.
Use 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 interacting with patients, families, and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous registered nurse experience.
Charge-qualified status.

Responsibilities

Triage every patient entering the emergency care system and determine care priorities based on physical and psychosocial needs and factors affecting patient flow.
Perform 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, health care status, and other pertinent information.
Develop and implement plans of care based on ongoing assessments, updating them as patient and family needs change.
Ensure supplies and equipment for emergency patient care are available and in working order.
Include discharge planning and ongoing discussions with patients and their families or significant others in the plan of care.
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 support patient safety.
Document and act on patient responses to interventions to facilitate competent medical care.
Provide health education to Emergency Department patients and their families or significant others.
Educate patients and families about treatment before it begins and provide accurate information about health status and referrals.
Document patient and family understanding of discharge teaching.
Perform related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Supervise others only while serving as Charge Nurse.