EMERGENCY ROOM RN- PER DIEM

Job Details: Job Location: MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - FALL RIVER MILLS, CA, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $61.80 - $76.11Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Reports To:  Emergency Department Director or Lead

Employee Type:              EXEMPT              X    NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reports directly to the Emergency Department Director or designated Lead. The nurse handles a wide spectrum of medical conditions, maladies, and injuries, and must be able to multi-task efficiently to provide premium care to the patient. Must be able to assess and treat quickly, especially during the onset of acute illness or trauma. Will assist the emergency room charge nurse and acute care nurse as directed. 

This job description is intended to identify some of the primary duties and responsibilities.  Mayers Memorial Hospital District reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT’S sole and absolute discretion.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure in good standing in the state of California
1 year experience as an Emergency Department nurse required
ACLS, PALS, and CPR certification.  NRP and TNCC required within one year of hire date

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Competencies:

Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours
Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills
Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff
Demonstrates organizational skills and time management
Demonstrates ability to use office machines in the performance of job functions.
Other duties as assigned

Specific Competencies:

Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within time frame specified by facilities policy and procedures or protocols.  Notifies Charge Nurse and MD of abnormal findings
Develops individualized plan of care for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team
Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner
Performs all assigned tasks accurately (e.g., EKGs, blood draws, IV starts, etc.)
Keep work area and beds clean and restocked 
Provides individualized patient/family education
Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution
Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to appropriate resuscitation protocols
Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and facility staff
Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights
Adheres to standards of safety and infection control in delivery of patient care
Assists nursing staff in other departments, as requested and if qualified, when need arises
Assumes professional responsibility for assuring patient care is of the highest standards possible.  Communicates questions about appropriateness of medical or nursing care through chain of command, as needed
Follows procedure for medication administration and narcotics control.  Documents medications and nursing care in a timely and accurate manner

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional
Completes annual education requirements as applicable
Maintains regulatory requirements
Wears identification while on duty
Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time
Attends meetings as required
Complies with all Federal, State, and regulatory requirements
Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in the performance of job duties

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary
Is involved with personnel, visitors and government agencies, etc., when necessary
Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients and support agencies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and moves intermittently during working hours
Able to lift 50 lbs

Qualifications: