PRN position requires rotating shifts, a minimum of (2) 12 hour shifts in 6 weeks and a weekend rotation.
This position is responsible for the provision and promotion of optimal patient care in the Emergency Department.
- Has knowledge of EMTALA to render safe and thorough treatment to each emergency patient
- Has knowledge of an electronic medical record system
- Accountable for attendance to schedule shifts and required meetings.
- Capable of critical thinking in emergency situations
- Makes assessment of the patient’s current condition
- Communicates effectively with the providers
- Assists with patient transfers which includes but is not limited to contacting transfer centers, specialist and/or other facilities as directed by the ER provider
- Gives direct patient care acting as patient advocate
- Coordinates patient care with other departments verbally and through use of computer
- Communicates patient information and provider orders to appropriate personnel
- Assumes responsibility for carrying out provider orders
- Communicates needs for assistance
- Assures completion of forms, patient records and charges
- Assures the adequacy of department inventory/supplies
- Communicates effectively with medical staff, hospital personnel, patients and families
- Disseminates information through shift report activities
- Transports patients to other areas within the hospital and gives accurate, concise report to personnel assuming responsibility of patient care (nurse to nurse report)
- Reports patient admission status and condition to appropriate personnel including change of condition
- Responsible for discharge teaching of patient and family
- Assist with making follow-up appointments
- Is proficient at using the medication dispensing system to obtain medications for the patient
- Assures function and supplies for the crash cart in the department
- Facilitates obtaining patient's previous medical records
- Responds in a pleasant and respectful manner to consumer, staff, providers, and public
- Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Iowa
- At least two years of experience in emergency medicine or similar experience
- Current BLS and ACLS upon hire
- PALS certification (within 6-months of hire)
- TNCC certification (within 1 year of hire)
- Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter Training required
