RNER Weekend Option

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina•Laurinburg, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department at Scotland Memorial Hospital, offering a full-time role with various shifts. The role requires adherence to the nursing process, including age-specific competency, and active involvement of family and significant others. The RN will be responsible for triaging patients, performing comprehensive assessments, and documenting findings. Key duties include executing nursing actions and interventions according to established plans and policies, facilitating continuity of care through coordination with healthcare team members, and evaluating treatment effectiveness. The position also emphasizes promoting patient dignity and privacy, providing a supportive environment, and delivering care in a non-judgmental manner. The RN will utilize information management systems, implement teaching interventions, and demonstrate competency in nursing care actions. Medication administration, including IV fluids, must be performed according to hospital policy with attention to safety techniques. The role requires accepting responsibility in emergency situations, functioning appropriately under stress, and managing patients receiving IV conscious sedation. The RN will evaluate and modify the plan of care based on patient responses and outcomes, re-prioritize care as needed, and assess patient/family preparedness for discharge. Open and timely communication with patients, families, and team members is crucial for effective therapeutic interventions. This includes communicating with physicians, nurses, and other personnel, utilizing communication channels per hospital policy, acting as a liaison to patients and families, and providing accurate reports for admitted or transferred patients. The RN will positively represent the hospital and give accurate reports to oncoming shift members. Communication with paramedics during radio contact is also a requirement. Maintaining a safe environment for associates and patients is essential, including identifying fall risks, maintaining a clean environment, correcting hazards, and utilizing the patient ID bracelet system. Adherence to departmental standards of practice, continuous learning, and willingness to assist other staff are expected. The RN will also demonstrate management and leadership skills, assist in orienting new personnel, delegate responsibilities appropriately, function independently, and contribute to cost-effective resource management.

Requirements

Current NC or Multistate RN licensure
CPR
PALS
ACLS
Aegis De Escalation Training (within 3 months of hire)

Nice To Haves

Nationally recognized certification in Emergency Medicine
1 Year RN Experience in Hospital Setting, Preferably ER or Critical Care
TNCC
ENPC

Responsibilities

Demonstrates expertise in the application of the nursing process, including age-specific competency and involvement of family and significant others.
Performs and documents in-depth nursing history and assessments of physical and psychosocial problems.
Performs nursing actions and interventions according to established plans and policies, including medication administration and emergency situation management.
Facilitates continuity of care by coordinating with healthcare team members and evaluating treatment effectiveness.
Promotes patient dignity and privacy, and delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner.
Utilizes information management systems and implements planned teaching interventions.
Maintains a safe environment for patients and associates, including identifying fall risks and correcting hazards.
Adheres to standards of practice, develops new knowledge and skills, and assists other staff.
Demonstrates management and leadership skills, including orienting new personnel and delegating responsibilities.