at ROCHELLE COMMUNITY HOSP ASSN7 in Rochelle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
$10,000-$15,000 Sign On BONUS. Bonus amount with a 2-year signed commitment.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION: Rochelle Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All offers are contingent upon successful passing of a post-offer substance testing, positive reference checks and background check and your ability to establish your employment eligibility in the United States. No sponsorship is available for this position.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Emergency Room (ER) nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse accountable for the coordination and delivery of quality, age-appropriate patient care, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The ER RN shall perform nursing functions in accordance with the policies, procedures, and objectives of Rochelle Community Hospital (RCH) and RCH’s Nursing Department.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
Assesses physical, psychological, social, spiritual and educational needs of the patient and family, incorporating age-specific factors.
Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries, and diseases, how these are affected by age, and uses available resources in the assessment process.
Provides a written assessment of the patient on admission, and updates documentation continuously throughout the Emergency Department visit.
Maintains and respects all patient rights, and cares for the patient in a dignified and compassionate manner.
Maintains and respects confidentiality of all patient-related written and verbal information.
Summarizes assessment and treatment data, which is documented on the Emergency Department Medical Record, and communicates to other patient care providers when coverage or transfer of care is needed.
Utilizes all available resources in planning care, and consults with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team.
Adjusts patients’ care as needed, based on ongoing assessments.
Assists in development of discharge planning, with attention to age-related needs, utilizing all available resources.
Implements age-appropriate care based on physician orders, in accordance with established Policies and Procedures. Intervenes with appropriate techniques, procedures, and safety precautions.
Self-directs personal learning needs on an ongoing basis. Seeks learning opportunities to meet the identified needs through formal and informal means and keeps personal educational records current.
Is responsible and accountable to the Manager of Emergency Services for maintaining current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC and NRP certification as required.
Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospital and nursing department.
Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty area, orientation, and teaching of staff.
Strives for quality in patient care and, as necessary, challenges and/or corrects errors of peers to ensure patient safety and well-being.
Accountable for own conduct, and promotes good working relationships among staff and between other disciplines and departments.
Participates in and supports research programs, activities, and performance improvement activities. Also, participates in nursing committees and other activities, which promote the growth and development of nursing and/or patient care.
Attends 20 hours of continuing education bi-annually.
Assists with maintenance of equipment assigned to patient care and reports problems and orders service as needed.
Maintains mandatory educational requirements based on JCAHO, IDPH, and OSHA standards.
Takes responsibility for being informed via attendance at unit meetings, reading emails and other notices, reviewing meeting minutes, etc.
Maintain required training and/or education per hospital guidelines.
Follow and maintain all lawful safety, health rules and regulations, and follow protocols for required protective equipment for peers, patients and community.
Promptly report safety issues such hazardous conditions, job-related injury or... For full info follow application link.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
