RN D- Emergency Room - WMCHealth : Job Details

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of patients in the ED. Promotes teamwork with physicians, mid-level practitioners and personnel of other departments. Is accountable for adhering to all standards of emergency nursing care and for managing supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities:

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• Register patients, obtaining signatures for consent of treatment and assignment of insurance benefits when registration is unavailable.
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• Obtain copies of insurance cards and ID when registration is unavailable.
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• Complete all ED forms with handwriting that is legible and neat.
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• Assist in ED record documentation as allowed by NYSDOH. Obtain vital signs, complaint and height/weight as needed, completion of history and medication reconciliation.
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• Enter orders.
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• Perform fingersticks for glucose testing.
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• Assist with ambulance communication, pre hospital and hospital, from the ED.
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• Xerox copies of medical records.
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• Assures proper charge items are entered into electronic medical record.
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• Orders supplies as needed. Keeps the ED clean and neat.
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• Retrieves medical records from HIM when department is closed.
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• Performs 12 lead EKGs, applies cardiac monitor, NIBP, and pulse oximeter.
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• Proficient in IV venipuncture skills.
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• Ensures collection, labeling and delivery of specimens.
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• Transports and moves patients safely and appropriately.
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• Assist MD/PA/NP with surgical or invasive procedures, i.e. suturing, insertion of chest tubes, etc.
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• Maintains sterile/aseptic technique.
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• Cleans instruments in proper solution for return to Central Supply.
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• Obtains ice from acute care for ED use.
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• Assists on acute care when there are no ED patients.
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• Is knowledgeable of location, care and use of emergency department.
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• Knowledge of policies, procedures specific to the ED.
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• Additional duties as assigned.formance Appraisal
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Education:

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• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, currently licensed in the State of New York. Membership in a professional organization suggested.
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Experience:

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• Minimum of one year of acute care experience required.
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• Minimum of 2 years critical care or emergency room experience preferred.
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• Basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Knowledge of appropriate technology and practice standards for area of responsibility.
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• Demonstrates sound clinical skills; knowledge of Hospital structure, objectives and standards of practice, positive communication skills.
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Training/License:

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• NYS Registered Nurse license required.
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• Basic Life Support, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
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• TNCC and ENPC certification required within one year. CEN preferred.
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