RN Weekend - Emergency Department

Independence Health System Careers•Latrobe, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Weekend 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. The Registered Nurse provides direct oversight of the GN, LPN, Technical Partner, ALS Technician, Nurse Extern, and Unit Clerks. This includes conducting the initial comprehensive assessment, interpreting it to initiate the interprofessional plan of care, and supervising delegation of duties that fall within the scope and capability of the care team. The position may also serve as a coach and mentor to other department positions. Other duties may be assigned as required.

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 Pennsylvania.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED curriculum.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
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 their most recent three consecutive years of professional employment.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including patient care and lifting or transfer requirements; lift assistance by two people and/or a transfer device is required when a lift exceeds 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain professional and technical knowledge through education, professional publications, personal networks, and participation in professional societies.
Assure quality of care by following therapeutic standards, measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards, recommending or making adjustments, and adhering to hospital, nursing division, state board, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency 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.
Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs using Nurse Knowledge Exchange techniques.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Identify patient care requirements through rapport with patients and others who can help clarify care needs.
Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
Promote patient independence by setting care goals, teaching patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care, and answering questions.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following procedures and regulations and calling for assistance from health care support personnel as needed.
Resolve patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies.
Maintain cooperative relationships among health care teams through communication, responsiveness, rapport-building, and participation in continuous quality improvement and problem-solving.
Contribute to team efforts and complete related duties as needed.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, arranging repairs, maintaining inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintain nursing supplies by monitoring inventory, anticipating needs, ordering and expediting supplies, verifying receipt, and using supplies and equipment appropriately.
Provide direct oversight of the GN, LPN, Technical Partner, ALS Technician, Nurse Extern, and Unit Clerks; conduct the initial comprehensive assessment, interpret it to initiate the interprofessional plan of care, and supervise appropriate delegation.
Perform other duties as required.