Registered Nurse - ER - SIGN ON BONUS

The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for planning, supervising and evaluating the nursing care of Medical and Surgical patients and for correlating the nursing process and the medical plan of care in accordance with the hospital policy/procedures, philosophy, goals and mission in the Emergency Department. The work is performed in compliance with the established policies of the health care system and reflects the philosophy of the hospital as well as the mission of the department of nursing.

· Provides direct and indirect patient care.

· Assesses patient’s physical and psychosocial condition appropriately.

· Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers as appropriate regarding changes in patient’s clinical

condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

· Able to respond quickly and appropriately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

· Thoroughly documents care by various means.

· Precepts new staff as needed.

· Oversees and assists LPN and CNA staff.

· Maintains standards for professional practice.

· Assumes responsibility for maintaining license and required education and certifications

· Collaborates with other Health Care Professionals.

· Practices within QHC Service Excellence Standards.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position purpose statements are intended to describe the general nature of work to be performed and are not intended to

be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Management reserves the right to reassign duties as needed.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing , diploma, ASN, or BSN

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Current Registered Professional Nurse license in the State of Georgia

Current CPR

PALS Preferred

ACLS Preferred

EXPERIENCE: One year of acute hospital experience preferred.

GENERAL DUTIES / EXPECTATIONS:

· Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning personal, financial, medical and employment status of patients at the hospital and their families.

· Maintain and develop nursing skills through participation in education programs.

· Flexible in meeting the needs of the patient, unit and/or facility.

· Reports to work at assigned time.

· Complete unit responsibilities in a timely manner.

· Maintain a clean and orderly environment of care

· Willingly assist other units when requested to do so.

· Complete annual competency requirements.

· Maintain open line of communication with nursing administration

· It is understood that the RN is willing and able to perform the duties of Patient Care Technician, and Unit Coordinator as needed.

· Willingly accept any other assigned duties within scope of care.

· Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

· Promote guest relations among patients and other staff members.