EMERGENCY SERVICES - REGISTERED NURSE

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.
• Able to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Able to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Able to perform glucometer, and EBL90 testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the patient care unit’s policies and procedures.
• Able to interpret results of laboratory tests including following any protocols and notification of providers.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Scanning of medications in the electronic record is an expectation for safety except in emergency scenarios.
• Formulates an education plan for patients based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in education as appropriate.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Graduate of an accredited RN program. Current RN licensure in the state of Idaho. Current BLS required, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC preferred.
• Successful completion of ACLS and PALS course within 6 months of hire and renewal every 2 years prior to expiration. Successful completion of TNCC within 18 months of hire.
• Complete a basic dysrhythmia class with a grade of 84% or higher within 6 weeks of hire date, if no prior telemetry experience. If prior telemetry experience and previous course has been taken a test may be taken to demonstrate competency.
• Emergency Department experience is preferred. 2 years of hospital nursing is recommended.
• Equipment/Technology: Basic computer knowledge.
• Language/Communication: Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English. Ability to communicate in a professional manner with patients, families, coworkers, physicians, and leadership.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers. Able to calculate correct doses by applying necessary formulas as needed.