The Registered Nurse requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process in the respective departments in which assigned. The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members and students.

• Completes patient assessments; develops, implements, evaluates, and revises the plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Performs nursing acts authorized by the Board of Nursing and consistent with the American Nurses Association Standards of Practice and nationally accepted standards for registered nurses.
• Provides patient care, counseling, health teaching, and health promotion utilizing the Teach Back methodology to validate patient understanding.
• Administers medications, intravenous therapy, and treatments as prescribed by a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP).
• Supervises, delegates, and follows through with other personnel in the performance of nursing care activities.
• Serves as a mentor and preceptor for students and newly hired staff as assigned.
• Reports pertinent information through the appropriate chain of command, including the Clinical Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, and House Nurse Coordinator.
• Participates on committees, teams, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers, and self.
• Participates in discharge planning and transition of care activities and identifies patient needs.
• Advocates for patients and escalates patient concerns in a timely manner.
• Accurately and promptly documents patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and functions as an active member of the healthcare team.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing professional growth and development.
• Demonstrates effective communication and active listening skills while maintaining a compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Utilizes SBAR communication techniques and performs bedside shift reporting utilizing SBAR when appropriate.
• Serves as a positive role model and adheres to professional standards of conduct.
• Maintains patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Adheres to all requirements outlined in the Special Addendum and Staff Nurse Position Description.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EMERGENCY ROOM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Training for personnel assigned to the Emergency Department shall include:

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