Staff RN-Emergency Department

OhioHealth • Williamstown, KY

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About The Position

Provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in diverse, acute health care settings. The Emergency Department has scheduled staff to operate 24/7/365. The RN is accountable for nursing practice as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing and delegates nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) according to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. In accordance with department policies and nursing care standards, the RN provides professional nursing care to patients and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for assigned patients.

The position requires focus on safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and may change; it is not an exhaustive list. The role is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required.
• Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio and/or a current Registered Nurse license in good standing with a multi-state compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• BSN required at five years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health-status assessments as applicable to the patient population and individual needs.
• Document planned nursing interventions, based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs.
• Evaluate and document responses to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriate intervals.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and revise plans of care based on evaluative data.
• Participate actively in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Carry out operational responsibilities.
• Delegate nursing tasks to LPNs and UAPs according to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
• Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree