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- Medication stock
- Medical/Surgical supplies
- Maintains safe and therapeutic physical environment.
- Provides an environment for growth that facilitates the teaching/learning process.
- Policies and procedures.
- Problem solving
- Utilizes appropriate professional communication skills.
- Achievement of intended outcomes
- Achievement of ED objectives
- Gathers, disseminates and communicates pertinent information.
- Maintains professional responsibilities to enhance personal growth
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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- Bachelor's degree in Nursing - preferred
- New grad acceptable
- Current California RN License - required
- Current AHA BLS - required
- Current AHA ACLS - required
- Current AHA PALS - within 30 days of hire or transfer to unit
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- Must be able to reach overhead and lift/carry up to 35 pounds.
- Moderate exposure to hazardous waste and materials.
- Will be dealing with patients from birth to geriatrics
- Ability to work well with others and to perform a variety of assigned duties.
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staff nurse i-er/ft-night - King City, CA , USA, United States - Mee Memorial Hospital
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs the nursing process through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of safe therapeutic care for patient's overt and covert needs and/or complications of treatment in the Emergency Department.
He/she should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the Emergency Department.
PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS AND TASKS
Essential Function
b. Documents needs that indicate risk on Emergency Department Record.
c. Documents physical assessment findings consistent with Emergency Department protocol.
d. Incorporates nursing diagnostic data into written assessment.
e. Documents information from family, other nurses and physicians in the written assessment.
b. Safely performs and documents the nursing procedures required by the patient assessment consistent with research-based principles and hospital policy.
c. Demonstrates proficiency in performing all Emergency Dept. skills as required by job description.
d. Demonstrates knowledge of Emergency Dept. procedures and/or protocols.
e. Documents all required information on appropriate forms.
f. Demonstrates ability to maintain emergency equipment in operational mode by regularly testing monitoring equipment as required each shift.
g. Demonstrates safe and efficient use of specialized equipment used in the Emergency Dept.
h. Demonstrates familiarity with crash cart functions and supplies; reorders supplies as needed or as assigned.
i. Actively participates in code procedures.
j. Demonstrates safe, accurate administration of medications used in the Emergency Dept.
k. Prioritizes own workload relative to patient care needs.
l.
Completes clinical assignments in a timely fashion including maintenance of equipment and supplies necessary for provision of patient care through the next shift.
n. Coordinates patient care activities with other nursing staff and physicians.
o. Seeks out resources when needed.
p. Explains tests, procedures, and disease process to patient/family level of understanding and documents on Emergency Dept. records.
q. Communicates and interacts with patient/family in a way that is perceived as positive and supportive.
r. Utilizes other health care professionals in dealing with psychosocial problems.
b. Communicates identified learning needs of others to resources able to meet learner's needs.
Essential Functions
b. Administers medications safely and accurately following existing department procedures.
c. Maintains principles and procedures of intravenous therapy.
d. Follows Infection Control policies/procedures, i.e., prescribed hand-washing and universal precautions.
e. Applies principles of prevention and safety for patients and staff.
f. Uses mechanical equipment correctly and appropriately as outlined in the Nursing Procedure Manual. Detects faulty equipment and notifies appropriate person for repairs.
g. Maintains cost containment efforts by prudent use of supplies and equipment; charging supplies and equipment appropriately.
b. Reports Emergency Dept. related problems using the chain of command communication structure.
c. If available, responds cooperatively to requests of assistance to other nursing units.
b.
Uses communication (interpersonal) strategies with individual patients and staff that result in:
b. Obtains information presented in staff meetings.
c. Participates in Emergency Dept. goal setting.
d. Attends mandatory in-service programs.
e. Participates in committee work as requested.
f. Reviews communication/information book every shift.
b. Keeps all licenses and certificates current.
c. Plans for personal change and growth based on evaluation and feedback.
d. Participates in setting measurable goals for performance.
e. Acquires knowledge or experience to meet goals.
f. Passes ECG test with minimum score of 80%.
g. Complies with annual skills update as required.
b. Willingly floats and cross-trains to other units as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
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DISCLAIMER:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
