RN, WEEKEND - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Independence Health System•Greensburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Weekend 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, contributing to efficient unit operations and positive patient outcomes. The Registered Nurse provides direct oversight of GNs, 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 the delegation of duties within the care team’s scope and capability. The position may also serve as a coach and mentor, although it has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The employee is scheduled according to operational needs, which may include rotating shifts, standby, and on-call work. Local travel between system locations may be expected. The work environment may require goggles, a face shield, and a mask according to CDC guidelines. Lifting requirements over 50 pounds require assistance from a second person and/or a transfer device.

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.
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.
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 clearances.
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.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of critical care or emergency room experience.
CEN or CCRN certification.
BTLS certification.
PHRN qualification.
EMS experience.
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 workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.
Promote quality care by following therapeutic standards, evaluating outcomes against care goals and standards, making or recommending adjustments, and adhering to organizational, nursing, and regulatory requirements.
Follow infection-control, medication administration and storage, and controlled-substance procedures to protect patients and employees.
Document patient care in patient and department records, and 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 by establishing 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 establishing care goals, teaching patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care, and answering questions.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and request assistance from health care support personnel when needed.
Address patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies.
Communicate and cooperate with health care teams, respond to requests, build rapport, and participate in continuous quality improvement and problem-solving.
Complete related duties as needed.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, requesting repairs, maintaining inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintain nursing supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, verifying deliveries, and using supplies and equipment appropriately.
Conduct the initial comprehensive assessment and interpret it to initiate the interprofessional plan of care.
Oversee care team members and supervise delegation of duties within their scope and capability.
Perform other duties as required.