ER Registered Nurse - PRN

About the role

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in an ER hospital setting to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Any position that has direct patient care is considered to be safety sensitive by Avem Health Partners standards.

Responsibilities

• Administers a variety of patient care and special procedures utilizing unique skills/training to this department.
• Contributes to the assessment of the patient.
• Participates in the development and modification of the plan of care.
• Implements the appropriate aspects of the patient plan of care.
• Delegates such tasks as may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and that do not conflict with the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
• Provides safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly.
• Administers medications as stipulated by the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Communicates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Evaluates, and regularly re-evaluates the nursing needs of the client; initiates, develops, implements, and makes necessary revisions of the client's plan of care.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/or other appropriate health professionals as often as needed, changes in the client condition. Ensures documentation reflects.
• Responsible for keeping current in nursing trends and knowledge. Participates in In-service programs as required.
• Must be able to provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs.
• Ensure all safety and infection control practices are followed.
• Distributes and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulations.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and patient information.
• Ability to think quickly and competently in stressful situations.
• Performing other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Skills

• Support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
• Exhibit positive customer service behavior in everyday work interactions.
• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Communicate accurately and appropriately.
• Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
• Interact and cope effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
• Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
• Keep current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions, and best practices in patient care.
• Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
• Act as a preceptor as requested.
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance and attend and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior.
• Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Current RN license issued by the State of Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS (or obtained within 30 day of hire).
• Current ACLS (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Current PALS (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
• TNCC/CEN preferred.
• Two (2) years of full-time RN experience in ER or other comparable experience required.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant to be considered.
• This job requires visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Constant standing and walking is required