RN-Emergency Dept | UMH-Sparrow Ionia
General Purpose of Job:
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department. Accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan to maximize patient outcomes.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Independently implements the nursing process with patients/clients in the Emergency Department including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment.
- Performs assessments, changes dressings, monitor and ensures patient safety and quality care through performance improvement activities that demonstrate positive outcomes.
- Reports on physiological and mental health status of patients/clients.
- Documents nursing interventions on medical records.
- Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and insures their security.
- Maintains records and makes reports.
- Makes decisions in routine cases.
- Responds to emergencies; maintains medications and supplies.
- Delegates, directs, and supervises implementation of care plan to LPN, PCT, CENA, or other health care workers.
- Supports the development of self and other associates through mentoring, preceptorship, and peer review.
- Accountable for professional development.
- Educates patients/families regarding treatment, nursing plans and related patient/client care issues
- Demonstrates knowledge and use of ED equipment and supplies to deliver the highest quality of patient care.
- May participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patients/clients treatments or health/mental health care plans.
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| JOB DUTIES |
| General Requirements |
- Currently Licensed with the State of Michigan to practice as a Registered Nurse
- Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers within 60 days of hire
- ACLS and PALS within 12 months of hire Stroke Certification/Education within 12 months of hire.
- TNCC, ENPC Certification preferred
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| Work Experience |
• Recent Med/Surg or related experience of at least one year
• Previous emergency department experience of at least one year
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| Education |
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills |
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, other department and hospital staff. |
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| JOB FOOTER |
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University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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