Department: Emergency

STATUS: Part-time, flex 60 -72 hours per pay period

Minimum hours of position per pay period are 60 hours; Flex to 72 hours per pay period to cover planned vacations or long term absences which will be included in work schedule a minimum of two weeks in advance when possible.

SHIFT: Varied 6:45pm.-7:15am. - Actual Days Worked To Be Determined

POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) renders professional care to patients within the Emergency department in addition to other patient care units of the Hospital as needed, in support of medical care as directed by the Nurse Manager and pursuant to the guidelines of the Registered Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of the Hospital.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation

Demonstrates knowledge, technical skills and compliance with Hospital policy and procedure in provision of patient's needs, treatments and health education

Responsible for performing within the rules and regulations of the Idaho State Board of Nursing

Accomplishes documentation of patient care within the guidelines of policy and procedure with the goal of maintaining quality care

Provides safe and comprehensive nursing care according to state regulations, Hospital policy and procedure and DNV

Establish care priorities based on patient problems; communicate with staff and new employees of patient problems/concerns/changes in condition. Notify physician promptly regarding concerns

Maintains mental and physical health, sufficient to meet the demand of the Emergency Department (ED)

Triages and performs initial examinations for emergency medical conditions for patients entering the ED and determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow

Initiates accurate and on-going assessment of physical and psychological problems of patients

Additional Essential Functions as outlined in the Job Description

SKILLS: Ability to read, write legibly and comprehend the written and spoken word in English

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year RN experience required. Recent Emergency/Critical Care nursing experience preferred

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: Current Idaho State RN license; Current BLS (AHA) certification, ACLS, TNCC, ENPC/PALS and NRP required; CEN and/or EPNC recommended

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands of position are listed in job description

SUPERVISED BY: Nurse Manager- Emergency