RN PIMC- Emergency Department, 0.0 FTE, Variable

About the Role

The RN Critical Access is a team member who provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs. May coordinate admissions, discharges and transfers; communicates and prioritizes, and provides for patient privacy, exercises discretion and assures confidentiality at all times. Works collaboratively and professionally with the physicians and leadership in the delivery of patient care and problem solving within the department. Assures continuous patient care including, but not limited to, overseeing the stocking of supplies, medications, and patient care items; staff breaks and lunches; timeliness of patient flow throughout the department and ancillary departments. May perform limited x-ray examinations, point of care testing and other procedures as determined and will apply, appropriate infection control and radiation safety. Participates in quality and process improvement initiatives through gathering of data, staff education and monitoring utilizing the tools recommend by the organization. Ensure professional effectiveness through education and professional development. Will be required to perform patient transport functions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Accredited School of Nursing Required: through State Board of Nursing approved program Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Experience: Minimum of one year recent experience in an Emergency Department or Urgent Care Setting required. Required: Demonstrated competency to perform procedures
• Credentials: Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice and Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and ACLS, WA Food Handlers card required at date of hire or transfer ENPC, TNCC, PALS required within 1 year of hire

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
• Able to support and interpret clinic’s philosophy, policies and procedures. (Required)
• Ability to balance information regarding patient needs, staff needs, and medical center needs in decision making (Required)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. (Required)
• Strong organizational skills. (Required)
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications. (Required)

Working Conditions

• Lifting Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Environmental