• Completes patient assessments; formulates, implements, evaluates, and adjusts plans of care utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Performs nursing functions in accordance with Board of Nursing regulations, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, and nationally recognized nursing standards.
• Provides patient care, counseling, health teaching, and health promotion utilizing Teach Back methodology to ensure understanding.
• Administers medications, intravenous therapy, and treatments as prescribed by a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP).
• Supervises, delegates, and follows up on nursing care activities performed by other personnel.
• Mentors and precepts students and orients new staff as assigned.
• Reports pertinent information through the chain of command to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or House Nurse Coordinator.
• Participates in teams, committees, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers, and self.
• Participates in discharge planning and transition of care activities, identifying patient needs.
• Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient concerns in a timely manner.
• Documents pertinent patient information and findings accurately and promptly in the medical record.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and functions as an active member of the healthcare team.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Utilizes effective communication and active listening skills while demonstrating compassion and empathy.
• Practices SBAR communication and performs bedside shift reporting utilizing SBAR when appropriate.
• Serves as a positive influence and role model while adhering to professional standards of conduct.
• Maintains patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Emergency Department Training Requirements

• State and federal regulations related to emergency services.
• Nursing management of trauma patients.
• Nursing management of cardiac-related disorders.
• EKG procedures, EKG interpretation, and appropriate nursing interventions.
• Pharmacological interventions, including IV therapy.
• Patient assessment and triage.
• Nursing management of pediatric emergencies.
• Medicolegal aspects of emergency care, including proper documentation.
• Nursing management of obstetrical emergencies.
• Patient and family emotional responses to illness and injury.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and airway management.

Education

• Associate's Degree required
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Minimum Work Experience

• Up to one (1) year of acute care nursing experience preferred
• One (1) year of experience relevant to the specific department preferred
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) certification required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
• NIH Stroke Certification required
• Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG certification required
• De-Escalation Training within six (6) months of hire required
• Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC) preferred
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with providers at all levels
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence positive outcomes
• Ability to follow direction and support change in a complex healthcare environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to pass a medication examination
• Completion of hospital-approved training program and demonstrated competency in emergency care procedures
• Competency in moderate sedation practices
• Completion of required stroke modules
• Knowledge of restraint procedures and requirements
• Ability to comply with unit orientation requirements, including safety procedures, infection control practices, and performance improvement monitoring activities