RNER

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

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department at Scotland Memorial Hospital. The role involves applying the nursing process to provide age-specific care, triaging patients, performing assessments, and implementing nursing interventions according to established plans and policies. The RN will facilitate continuity of care, promote patient dignity and privacy, and manage patient care in various situations, including emergencies and conscious sedation. Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members is crucial, as is maintaining a safe environment and adhering to departmental standards. The role also involves demonstrating management and leadership skills, including assisting with new personnel orientation and delegating responsibilities.

Requirements

Current NC or Multistate RN licensure
CPR certification
PALS certification
ACLS certification
Aegis De Escalation Training Within 3 Months Of Hire
1 Year RN Experience In Hospital Setting, Preferably ER or Critical Care

Nice To Haves

TNCC
ENPC
Nationally recognized certification in Emergency Medicine

Responsibilities

Demonstrates expertise in the application of the nursing process, including age-specific competency and involvement of family and significant others.
Triage and initiate accurate and ongoing assessments of physical and psychosocial problems of patients within the emergency care system.
Performs and documents an in-depth nursing history.
Performs nursing actions and interventions according to recognized patient care needs, an established plan, and in accordance with policy and procedure.
Administers medications (including IV fluids) according to hospital policy and procedures and practices safety techniques.
Manages the care of the patient receiving IV conscious sedation.
Evaluates and modifies the plan of care based on observable responses of a patient and attainment of patient outcomes.
Assures open and timely communication with emergency patients, their significant others, and team members.
Communicates with Emergency Department physicians, other nurses, attending physicians, team members, and resource personnel concerning patient care status effectively and in a timely manner.
Acts as a liaison to the patient and family by providing accurate and timely information.
Gives report on patients admitted to the hospital or being transferred to another facility from the Emergency Center to other health care members.
Positively represents the hospital in all interactions with the public.
Gives an accurate patient report to oncoming shift members to maintain continuity of care and documents who report was given to.
Communicates with paramedics during radio contact accurately and proficiently.
Maintains an environment which promotes safety for both the hospital associate and the patient.
Adhere to standards of practice within the department, recognizing learning needs to maximize level of knowledge and expertise.
Develops new knowledge and skills in the use of equipment and new procedures.
Demonstrates willingness and ability to assist other staff with work load in a positive manner.
Displays a willingness to adjust own schedule to meet crisis situation.
Demonstrate management and leadership skills in professional role.
Assist in orientation of new personnel, teaches new procedures, methods, and techniques to staff.
Delegates responsibilities based on knowledge of individual capabilities of staff members and patient needs.
Functions independently, works well with little supervision.
Contributes to management and control of unit resources in a cost effective manner.