Job Description

EducationGraduate of an approved School of Nursing

Experience/SkillsOne to two years' professional experience in Emergency Room Nursing preferred Possesses general knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and the therapeutic modalities for intervention of each specific arrhythmia Shows an overall understanding of Emergency Room Nursing Possesses or is willing to acquire the special knowledge and skills required to implement safe, immediate and effective nursing care to each Emergency Room patient Functions well in stressful and true emergency situations Demonstrates understanding and tact in dealing with patients and visitors Cooperates with law enforcement agencies, coroners, physicians, and all other hospital staff Identifies and assesses problems and situations accurately while exercising good judgment. Establishes effective working relationships with physicians and other professional staff Exhibits the ability to care for patients of all populations

Required Licenses/CertificationsRegistered Nurse license currently licensed by the State of Indiana CPR ACLS/PALS prior to completion of orientation TNCC within two years

Working ConditionsRequires adapting quickly and efficiently to stressful situations Requires control of the entire Emergency Room setting during stressful encounters

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavioral ExpectationsConsistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

Patient Care DutiesExhibits competency in nursing skills Practices critical thinking Effectively prioritizes and triages patients Completes head-to-toe assessments Understands and follows care plans for all patient populations Collaborates with ER physicians Uses the Nursing Bundle Understands and applies policies and Standards of Care Provides psych/social support Provides patient education Assists with follow-up instruction and post-discharge follow-up phone calls

Medication AdministrationUses 5 Rights Understands IV pump use Recognizes medication side effects and interactions Understands medication calculations and medication compounding/dispensing Possesses knowledge of critical drips Practices appropriate use of pyxis Complies with scanning of medications Accurately educates patients on medications

Unit ResponsibilitiesPractices organization skills Participates in inventory/stock control Involved in Performance Improvement Projects Completes department-specific education and annual skills day Participates in general cleaning and appropriate refrigerator use Accurately completes patient reporting and hand off Completes delegation of tasks Adheres to laws and regulations

DocumentationUnderstands and practices downtime procedures Ensures appropriate documentation for medication passes and waste Performs hourly rounding Completes vital sign documentation Reconciles medication Completes hand offs and reports (telephone and bedside) Routinely uses and completes whiteboard documentation Performs daily checks (temperature checks, crash carts, etc.


Varies as needed

Varies as needed