RN INPATIENT - Emergency Room (ER) -

Patient Care

• Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
• Aid with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• Ensure patient medical records contain necessary information
• Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
• Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards

Policies and Procedures

• Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies

Care Plan

• Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching

Tests and Procedures

• Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained

Development

• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

Safety

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications

• Education: Program Graduate, Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate
• Experience: 1 year directly related experience
• Credentials: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days, RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
• Physical Conditions: Heavy Work