RN - Emergency - Methodist

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.

Requirements

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 1 year - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) within 1 year - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 3 months - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
College Diploma: Nursing

Responsibilities

Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.
Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.
Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift.
Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition.
Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.
Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continued self-development.
Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice.
Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable).
Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable).
Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.
Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner.
Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.
Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.