Registered Nurse, RN - Emergency Department

Independence Health System Careers•Latrobe, PA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for a designated group of patients. The RN coordinates, directs, and participates as an effective member of the interdisciplinary health care team to support efficient unit operations and positive patient outcomes. The RN provides direct oversight of Graduate Nurses (GNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Technical Partners, ALS Technicians, Nurse Externs, and Unit Clerks. This includes conducting the initial comprehensive assessment, interpreting it to initiate the interprofessional plan of care, and supervising delegation of duties within the scope and capabilities of the supervised care team. The RN maintains professional knowledge, assures quality and safety of care, documents and communicates patient care, protects confidential information, and establishes a compassionate environment for patients and their families. The role also includes patient and family education, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, equipment and supply management, and other related duties as assigned. Incumbents are scheduled according to operational need and may rotate shifts, be placed on standby or on-call, and travel locally between Independence Health locations. This role has no direct supervisory responsibilities, though the RN may coach and mentor other department positions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
Strong leadership ability and good 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 the State of Pennsylvania.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI Clearances.
Current PALS or completion within one year of hire or transfer into the department.
Current ACLS 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 their most recent three consecutive years of professional employment.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including patient care activities and lifting requirements; when lifting more than 50 pounds, assistance from two people and/or a transfer device is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of medical-surgical experience.
One year of Critical Care or ER experience.
BSN.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a designated group of patients.
Coordinate, direct, and participate as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through education, professional publications, networks, and professional societies.
Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring outcomes against goals and standards, 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 services in patient and department records.
Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs using Nurse Knowledge Exchange techniques.
Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
Identify patient care requirements through rapport with patients and others who understand 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 working environment and call for support personnel when needed.
Resolve patient problems and needs through multidisciplinary team strategies.
Communicate with health care teams, respond to requests, build rapport, and participate in continuous quality improvement and problem-solving.
Complete related work as needed to contribute to the team effort.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, arranging repairs, maintaining inventories, and evaluating equipment and techniques.
Maintain nursing supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt, and using supplies as needed.
Provide direct oversight of GNs, LPNs, Technical Partners, ALS Technicians, Nurse Externs, and Unit Clerks, including conducting the initial comprehensive assessment, initiating the interprofessional plan of care, and supervising appropriate delegation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
May serve as a coach and mentor for other department positions.
Travel locally between Independence Health locations as required.