RN (ER, Full time, Nights, every 3rd weekend)
Location: Grand Island Nebraska
Description: St. Francis Medical Center Grand Island is in need of RN (ER, Full time, Nights, every 3rd weekend) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nebraska. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. General Summary
Under the supervision of the Emergency Department Clinical Manager provides professional nursing care according! to established standards, policies, procedures and physician's orders for emergency care patients. In doing so performs patient assessments, recognizes the need for immediate intervention and takes the appropriate action or notifies the physician. Participates as a team leader in life threatening emergency situations in the absence of a physician or as directed by physician.
Cares for patients of all ages with a variety of medical problems. Patients are from both traditional and non-traditional family structures with a variety of sociocultural and educational backgrounds.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
1.* Assesses patient's condition based upon observation and/or interview of patient, physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings and any other pertinent information. Considers emotional and social needs as well as physical care needs in planning and providing patient care.
2.* Provides professional nursing care inclusive of medicatio! n, intravenous fluid, and blood administration. Provides compl! ex and routine treatment as ordered by the physician based upon approved hospital policy and procedures and standards of care. Uses equipment properly and safely.
3.* Evaluates patient's response to nursing care, revising treatment plans as needed or ordered, and consults physician as needed.
4.* Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to physician, communicating any need for additional physician assistance.
5.* Orients new employees to unit policies and procedures. Serves as resource person for resolving patient care problems.
6.* Assists ancillary departments with specimen collection, special procedures, or preparation of selected patients for tests or surgery.
7.* Maintains a clean and orderly patient care environment, cleaning area after each patient and assisting with weekly cleaning and restocking schedule.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
1. Knowledge of nursing theory and practice ! acquired through completion of an accredited school of nursing to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse.
2. Current Nebraska license as a Registered Nurse.
3. Current certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Trauma Nursing Care Course within one year of hire.
4. Ability to be on feet and walk up to 80% of work time; ability to push, and/or pull up to 200 pounds, lift up to 50 pounds for up to 10% of work time when positioning patient, moving equipment and so forth.
Additional Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God a! nd acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us. Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers. CB\Shift: Nights Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period: 72 Weekends Required: Every Third Status: Full Tim! e
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to St. Francis Medical Center Grand Island.
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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 02 May 2013 10:10:41 GMT