RN-Emergency Department-FT Night Job in Chesterfield, Missouri Us
Summary: Performs the primary function of a Registered Professional Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, educating, and evaluating a designated group of patients in accordance with all established Nursing Standards and Hospital Policies. Is responsible for managing all assigned personal supplies, equipment on the unit, and for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values. Mission: Faithful to our Episcopal-Presbyterian heritage and its ministry of healing, St. Luke's Hospital is dedicated to improving the health of the community. Using talents and resources responsibly, our medical staff, employees and volunteers provide care for the whole person with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Core Values: Human Dignity, Justice, Excellence, Compassion, and Stewardship. Human Dignity: Demonstrates respect for the dignity and needs of patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. Justice: Honors each person's rights and responsibilities by working as a team player to provide positive patient outcomes. Excellence: Demonstrates creativity and inventiveness in improving the ways in which work-related tasks are performed. Also strives for excellence in the services that he/she provides. Compassion: Demonstrates caring beyond It's My Job" and utilizes positive interpersonal skills. Stewardship: Demonstrates honesty and acts with integrity. Also demonstrates the ability to work in a safe, cost-effective and efficient manner. Communication Standards: Promotes and provides courteous and effective communication with internal and external customers. Principle Accountabilities: % Of Of Time Spent 1. Directs all care to team members. 5% 2. Acts as a patient liaison and advocate. 5% 3. Assures proper documentation. 15% a. Documents assessments. b. Initiates protocols or care paths. c. Formulates, updates, and revises treatment plans. 4. Participates in discharge planning: 5% a. Identifies home educational needs. b. Instructs and educates patients to diet, medications, activities, follow-up care etc. c. Completes discharge instructions with the patient. 5. Assures orders are processed as follows: 5% a. Checks initial orders and initiates the orders as directed. Monitors for additional orders in FirstNet. Documents completion of orders. 6. Performs initial and continuous patient assessment: 20% a. Communicates the interpretation of lab data, EKG's, etc. b. Consults with physician. b. Makes patient rounds. d. Manages patient's admission, discharge or transfer through system. e. Reviews drug therapy. f. Assesses ADL's g. Coordinates administration of treatments between disciplines. 7. Coordinates all aspects of patient care, including planning, intervention, education, and evaluation: 20% a. Develops, maintains, and applies age-specific knowledge relevant to the care of the patient population served. b. Inserts and removes NG tube, catheters, drains. c. Documents IO. d. Administers medications and documents response. d. Initiates blood and blood products. e. Perform IV insertions, troubleshooting and maintenance. f. Accesses and flushes venous access devices. g. Applies splints. h. Performs staple removal. i. Participates in STAT team response. j. Provides patient education. 8. Performs team leader duties: 5% a. Supervises team members. b. Supervises nursing students, PCT's . c. Interprets Hospital Policy for team members. c. Participates as member of various nursing or interdisciplinary committee meetings as requested. d. Assists in providing adequate staffing. e. Participates with Standards development. f. Assigns care of patients according to department policy. 9. Assists with the education of staff and staff development: 5% a. Develops and educates staff. b. Orients and precepts new employees. c. Mentors nursing students d. Participates in performance monitoring (peer review). 10. Participates in continuing education activities relevant to Nursing Practice. 5% 11. Performs other work duties as assigned: 5% Total: 100%
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Required Experience:
1. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri. 2. BLS for Healthcare Providers is required. If not present upon hire, must be successfully completed within 90 days. 3. ACLS certification is required. If not present upon hire, must be successfully completed within 90 days. (Fellowship RN must successfully complete within one year). 4. PALS or ENPC certification is required. If not present upon hire, must be successfully completed within one year. (Fellowship RN must successfully complete within two years). Interaction with patients will take into consideration the specific age-related needs of the patient. The Emergency Department may provide care to Neonates/infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults
Required Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
