Staff Nurse - Emergency 7p-7a

Fisher-Titus Health•Norwalk, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages individualized goal directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and Hospital policies and procedures. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the emergency department, as defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. This includes but is not limited to the age of the client served. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current RN license in the state of Ohio
CPR certification required. BLS is expected at renewal.
ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required, must be obtained within 1 year of hire or transfer into department.
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment.
Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.
Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.
Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.
Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.
Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.
Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time
Engages in active listening skills
Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
Uses key words at key times
Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques
Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time
Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care
Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time
Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something
Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time
Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
Engages in practices that will continually improve processes

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
Demonstrates the skills and judgement necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient's responses are reassessed to meet patient and family needs to assure overall quality of care delivered.
Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.
Pursues professional growth and development.
Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided and patient's responses are reassessed to meet patient and family needs and assure overall quality of care delivered.