RN - Freestanding ED

Baptist•Arlington, TN

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Provides high-quality patient care using critical thinking, nursing processes, decision making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves patient autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization, along with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least one year of emergency care experience.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Computer literacy.
RN licensure.
BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

ACLS/PALS specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Assesses patients appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
Understands ordered medications and administers them as prescribed.
Provides care appropriate to patients’ condition and age, including basic self-care activities.
Develops teaching plans based on identified learning needs and evaluates their effectiveness, including family members as appropriate.
Uses nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
Communicates and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; communicates with social services about hospital and post-discharge needs.
Uses supplies, linen, and charge items cost-effectively and avoids waste.
Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
Pursues lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.
Performs other duties as assigned.