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Emergency RN

Boundary Community Hospital

Emergency RN

Bonners Ferry, ID
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    The NIGHTS PER DIEM Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department is responsible for the overall nursing care, including triage and discharge of patients in a safe and timely manner.

    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

    Current Idaho professional RN license.

    Three (3) year medical/surgical nursing experience as RN or comparable nursing experience with focus on triage, nursing assessment and treatment with experience working under pressure required.

    Three (3) year emergency nursing experience as a professional nurse preferred.

    Basic EKG interpretation, preferred (required within six (6) months).

    ACLS & TNCC & BLS certification required.

    ENPC or PALS certification preferred.

    SCHEDULE:

    Per diem works 0 to 40 hours per week.

    Shifts are 6 PM - 6 AM

    Shift and weekend differentials in addition to base pay.

    ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/REQUIREMENTS:

    Determines the patient’s priority of care and places the patient in the appropriate care area.

    Demonstrates knowledge and use of equipment, including, but not limited to, cardiac monitor with defibrillator and external pacer, wall suction/oxygen equipment, pulse oximeter, glucose monitor systems, nurse call and alarm systems, suctions systems, IV pumps and Emergency Department gurneys.

    Documents in Electronic Health Records (EHR) the patient presenting complaint symptoms, onset of problem or mechanism of injury, past medical history, vital signs, allergies, current medications, primary, secondary assessments and other pertinent information.

    Coordinates patient care with the attending physician and addresses, with supporting documentation, any questions or concerns regarding a patient’s care to the physician.

    Evaluates and documents effectiveness of nursing and medical interventions; documents re-assessments as appropriate.

    Educates patient and family regarding the patient’s illness or injury. Keeps the family or significant other informed of the patient’s status and progress in the Emergency Department.

    Displays flexibility and ability to alter priority of care depending on changes in the patient’s condition or additional patients presenting to the Emergency Department.

    Performs procedures and treatments ordered for patients within the nurse practice act.

    Completion of comprehensive charting and administrative aspects of shift, including but not limited to, charge sheets, staff communication book, shift inspection/checks and equipment quality control checks.

    Communicates to Emergency Department Manager any complaints, problems, occurrences, deterioration of patient status or personnel problems immediately.

    Demonstrates public relations and customer service skills during direct or telephone contact with patients, families and visitors.

    Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as situations require to maintain Infection Control standards set by the Hospital.