Registered Nurse - ED (PRN)

Job DetailsJob Location: AUSTIN, TX 78746Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $50.00 - $50.00Job Shift: AnyPOSITION SUMMARY

Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of patient care related to the cardiac, medical surgical and ER environment.  Provides direct and indirect patient care to neonate through geriatric patient age groups.  Provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency department.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  GENERAL (COMPETENCIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)

1.01*

1.02*

1.03*

1.04*

Provides direct patient care and performs head-to-toe assessment on all patients in                                       accordance with the nurse practice act and ENA standards.

Collects and accurately documents comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health and wellness. 

Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.   Evaluates patient outcomes and analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or other issues.  

1.05*

Develops personalized care plan for each patient and revises plan as necessary.                                      

1.06

Educates patient and family on plan of care, privacy and confidentiality.                                                

1.07*

1.08*

Identifies communication and cultural needs of the patient and utilizes resources to ensure                                      appropriate delivery of patient care. 

Promotes a safe patient environment by identifying at risk patient i.e. implementing fall precautions.   

1.09

Demonstrates effective delegation skills.                                                                                                   

1.10*

Consults with other departments as appropriate for an interdisciplinary approach and                                   adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.    

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1.11*

Corrects and/or reports all unsafe environmental conditions and failures and demonstrates                                      responsibility to the overall safety of the work area.  

1.12

Participates in unit activities, attends scheduled meetings/in-services.                                                     

1.13

Demonstrates knowledge and use of current computer skills with in department.                                    

1.14

Complete all mandatory education programs.                                                                                           

1.15*

Quickly and accurately responds to EMS radio and demonstrates competency according to    level five ESI system.

1.16*

Demonstrates knowledge base of EMTALA regulations and enforces its guidelines.                              

1.17

Other duties as assigned.                                                                                                                            

QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one year experience in an acute care facility preferred. Previous emergency room or critical care experience preferred.  

Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Texas or compact equivalent. 

BLS, ACLS and PALS required or ENPC

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Charge Nurse, House Supervisor, ED Nurse Manager, Director of Nursing

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITES

Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.  

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS/HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

HAZARDS:

x

Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals

x

Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to extreme conditions, hot/cold

x

Exposure to communicable diseases

Exposure to dust/fumes

x

Blood borne pathogen exposure

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Adverse weather conditions

x

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Gaseous risk exposure 

Exposure to high pitched noises

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:                     

x

Manage stress appropriately

x

Make decisions under pressure

x

Manage anger/fear/hostility of others

x

Handle multiple priorities

x

Work alone

x

Work in confined/crowded areas

Job Description:  Staff Nurse - Emergency

AGE SPECIFIC CRITERIA (AGES OF PATIENTS SERVED):

x

Birth - 1 year

= Neonatal / Infant               

x

18 - 64 years            

= Adult

x

1 - 11 years

= Child / Pediatric

x

65 years +                 

= Geriatric

x

12 - 17 years

= Adolescent

N/A           = No responsibility to treat or care for patients

WORKING CONDITIONS:                   20% Sitting         40% Standing           40% Walking   

( x)         INSIDE: Spends approximately 38 hours or more per week inside.

( )         OUTSIDE: Spend approximately 2 hours per week outside (driving/running work related errands). (    )        BOTH: The activities occur inside and outside in approximately equal amounts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 (  )       LIGHT WORK: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 5 lbs with occasional 10 lb max.

(    )      MEDIUM WORK: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 10 lbs with occasional 25 lb max. (x  )      HEAVY WORK: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 25 lbs with occasional 50 lb max.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:               Some     None   Freq.                                                        Some  None   Freq.

LIFTING / CARRYING

x

HEARING ACUITY

x

PUSHING / PULLING

x

REPETITIVE ARM/HAND MOTION

x

STOOPING, KNEELING, BENDING

x

MANUAL DEXTERITY (eye/hand)

x

CRAWLING

x

FINGER DEXTERITY

x

CLIMBING

x

COLOR VISION

x

BALANCE

x

VISION ACUITY - far

x

DEPTH PERCEPTION

x

VISION ACUITY - near

x