Job Abstract

Responsibilities:

• Completes Emergency Department Assessment Data Base upon patient arrival, inclusive of psychosocial, educational and age specific needs of patient/family.
• Completes ongoing assessment according to departmental/unit policies and recognizes significant changes in patient condition.
• Initiates an individualized plan of care based on assessment of patient needs and Emergency Department standards of care.
• Includes plan for appropriate teaching for patient/family.
• Reviews individualized plan of care and goals with patient/family.
• Reviews and documents care and discharge goals with physician and patient/family.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable environment for patients.
• Accurately administers and documents IVs and medications according to established standards of care and policies and procedures.
• Appropriately intervenes when changes in patient condition occur.
• Provides individualized and timely interventions in accordance with age specific needs and Department of Nursing/hospital policy.
• Accurately documents nursing interventions and patient responses, in accordance with policy.
• Serves as patient/family advocate to facilitate patient care, communication, and resolution of problems and ethical dilemmas.
• Evaluates current interventions and responses to plan of care.
• Evaluates and modifies plan of care as necessary, based on assessment by other disciplines and of the patient response to nursing interventions and established age specific standards of care/expected patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates flexibility in providing care as individual patient care and unit needs change.
• Establishes priorities for delivery of patient care to individual patients and for assigned group of patients.
• Collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.
• Participates in and documents discharge planning.
• Demonstrates familiarity of unit-based and hospital QI activities and participates in QI data collection.
• Collaborates with care management staff to facilitate quality patient care with effective use of resources throughout the continuum.
• Communicates information in shift and unit reports regarding patient plan of care and current outcomes.
• Using appropriate chain of command, communicates information in a timely fashion to Director, physician, or Nursing Coordinator regarding changes in patient condition and patient care/unit issues.
• Performs in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations.
• Demonstrates satisfactory performance/understanding of established and new routines, procedures, skills and equipment.
• Utilizes research findings in clinical practice and/or participates in research activities.
• Assigns/delegates appropriate patient care activities to other nursing staff based on patient needs and skill level/qualifications of staff members.
• Demonstrates ability to function in triage nurse positions according to established Emergency Department policy.
• Demonstrates ability to care for patient and family during emergency or crisis situations.
• Provides appropriate care for alleged rape/sexual assault and/or geriatric abuse victims utilizing established Emergency Department protocols.
• Demonstrates ability to initiate appropriate community referral for patients and families.
• Interacts in a professional manner with law enforcement, paramedic and other pre-hospital care personnel.
• Demonstrates ability to function in flow manager role according to Emergency Department policy.
• Assists in orientation of registered nurses and other hospital personnel.
• Participates in clinical instruction programs to provide learning experiences for students.
• Shares knowledge and expertise by participating in in-services and patient care conferences.
• Attends unit meetings, nursing grand rounds, and in-services/conferences identified or required for maintaining clinical competence.
• Serves on committees within the Department of Nursing, participates in nursing grand rounds presentations, and remains aware of activities of shared governance councils.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation and internal/external disaster plans and procedures.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Maintains BLS and ACLS. Obtains TNCC certification within one year of appointment and maintains currency.
• Satisfac torily completes Critical Care course as administered by Staff Development if new/transferred to ED.
• Follows hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing that provides clinical experience under the supervision of qualified faculty. BSN preferred.

Certifications:

• currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio. BLS and ACLS required.
• Obtains TNCC certification within one year of appointment and maintains currency.

Complexity of Work:

• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
• Satisfactorily complete AGMC RN and critical care orientation programs and Critical Care course.
• Satisfactorily completes/passes all mandated programs as required by policy and unit-based competencies/skills as required.

Work Experience:

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

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