RN - Emergency Department - Part Time - 7a-7p

Ephraim McDowell Health•Danville, KY

About The Position

The RN is a nursing professional care provider who, under the direction of the director or designee, uses the nursing process, nursing standards, and physicians’ orders to plan, provide, and direct nursing practice in accordance with Kentucky Board of Nursing practice elements and the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model. The RN provides patient- and family-centered care grounded in compassion, competence, communication, collaboration, teamwork, education, respect, dignity, and safety. The role participates in shared nursing leadership, is accountable for personal and team leadership, and functions as charge nurse when designated. The RN exhibits the organization’s F.I.R.S.T. values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust. In the Emergency Department, the RN provides care across all age groups; applies critical thinking; carries out emergency protocols; assists with procedures; and performs EKGs and blood draws as needed. The position also supports patient education, quality improvement, safety, collaboration, and positive patient outcomes. The work environment is well-lighted, ventilated, and air-conditioned, and may involve weekends, holidays, and shift work. The role may involve exposure to unpleasant odors, sights and sounds; disease, infection, physical strain and assault; blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation, and antineoplastic agents; and extended periods stationary or moving around the unit. The RN must be able to move or position 50 pounds independently.

Requirements

One year of nursing experience is preferred.
Must be able to move or position 50 pounds independently.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process, nursing standards, and physicians’ orders to plan, provide, and direct nursing practice.
Provide patient- and family-centered care and promote positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety.
Participate in shared nursing leadership; lead self and others; and function as charge nurse when designated.
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving, advocate for patients, and apply nursing knowledge and skills.
Use evidence-based practice, pursue new knowledge, participate in research and data collection, share findings, critique research, and evaluate products.
Participate in performance improvement and quality-of-care activities, including monitoring data, implementing improvements, interdisciplinary evaluation, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans when indicated.
Follow unit standards, policies, procedures, safety and infection-control guidelines, and Universal Protocols.
Manage patient assignments and unit flow while maintaining a calming atmosphere; promote appropriate plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Educate and mentor patients, families, support persons, and Associates; identify resources and develop teaching tools responsive to assessed learning needs.
Facilitate continuity of care, communicate findings, defend patient rights, and preserve privacy, autonomy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Identify, report, manage, investigate, analyze, and trend incidents, near misses, and adverse outcomes; promote a culture of safety.
Direct, lead, and evaluate Associates’ performance; provide constructive peer feedback; and assign duties consistent with personnel education, competency, and experience.
Maintain clear communication, teamwork, adaptability, professional and ethical accountability, and a supportive work environment.
Participate in interviewing and selecting Associates when necessary and identify unit cost-containment opportunities.
Carry out Emergency Department protocols for trauma care, triage, Code STEMI, patient throughput, cardiac monitoring, psychiatric care, cooling and warming blankets, stroke care, acute coronary syndrome care, and Condition Blue.
Assist with chest tube, para/thoracentesis, triple-lumen, and other procedures as needed, following appropriate protocols.
Assess and treat patients of all age groups and perform EKGs and blood draws appropriately when needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.