ED RN Seasonal FT
Company: Valley View Medical Center
Location: Mohave Valley
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Sign-On Bonus $20,000Who We Are:People are our passion and
purpose. -Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not
just what you can do. Valley View Medical Center is a 100 bed
hospital that offers a broad scope of services. -We are the
Tri-State area's newest hospital but draw on decades of experience
and over 100 years of heritage. Valley View is a place where the
latest technology meets compassion, a hospital singularly-focused
on delivering a new level of patient care.We are located along the
Colorado River and just a few miles from Lake Mohave, this lake -is
known for its abundance of sandy coves and mix of the peaceful
Black Canyon and high-octane open waters.Why Choose Us: - - - - - -
- - - Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for
full-time employees - - - - - - - - - Competitive Paid Time Off /
Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees - - - - - - -
- - Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial
wellness assistance - - - - - - - - - Tuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - - - - - - - - -
Professional Development and Growth Opportunities - - - - - - - - -
And much more---Job SummaryThe Emergency Services Registered Nurse
promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing
process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of
nursing care for a given population based upon age specific and
cultural needs. This is done in a collaborative multidisciplinary
approach embracing quality and safety and providing physical and
psychological support along the healthcare continuum.Performs plan
of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen
collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care
treatment.Documents patient care given.Monitors, records, and
communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team,
physician, patient, and family.Assists patients with performing
activities of daily living, including personal hygiene,
elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.Collaborates as needed
across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient
transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support
needs.Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and
provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture,
condition, and circumstances.Works as an advocate for the physical
and emotional well-being of the patient.Performs triage while
considering both physical and psychosocial elements. (after (1) ONE
year of employment)Works directly under physicians, assisting them
during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments.Prepares and
administers the prescribed/ordered medications and administers them
under the 5 Rights.Reports adverse reactions to medications or
treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the
administration of the medications by a licensed registered
nurse.Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate
agencies.Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees
through proper identification, reporting, documentation and
prevention.Adheres to infection control polices and protocols,
medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled
substances regulations.Maintains competency and knowledge through
current standards of practice, trends and developments in related
scope of job role or practice.Initiates patient education plan, as
prescribed by the physician.Teaches the patient and significant
others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining;
post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs,
self administration of medications and rehabilitation, as well as
provide referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up
treatment.Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent
tasks in a timely manner.Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and
procedures while on assignment.Respects cultural and religious
practices of the patients.Upholds HIPAA regulations.Charge Nurse
DutiesDemonstrates Competency and Professional Responsibility in
the Charge Nurse RoleMakes Staff AssignmentsShift hand-off with
off-going Charge RNCounts Narcotics (Both shifts)Checks crash
cartsManages disposition of expirations within ER/Crash carts
etc.Checks negative pressure roomsChecks equipment and ensures it
is present and in proper working orderManage discharge call
backs-For five (5) patients from prior day (Day Shift)Discharge
rounding on five (5) patientsReview cultures and call/treat as
advisedCharge Nurse Report-Communicates any issues for Director
follow-upEnvironmental Assessment-Ensure rooms stocked, equipment
set up and in working order, IV pumps charged/available.Manages
transfers In/OutManage employees in relation to job
accountabilitiesAdjust staffing related to department volume and
need (call-outs, flexing)Ensure SIM reports are completed by
appropriate staff within 24 hours of event. For example:*Falls*Skin
Integrity issues*Patient behavior issues*Against Medical Advise
(AMA)Ensure proper SEPSIS, STROKE, STEMI care/documentation is
completed by appropriate staffPsych patient care/documentation
completed, psych checklist initiated and sitters managedModerate
Sedation-*Ensure proper documentation (Consent, time out, PI tool
completion)Manage patient flow within the departmentEvery effort
has been made to make this job description as complete as possible.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only
duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical
assignment to the position. This position description does not
restrict the right of management to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities with and without notice.To perform this job, an
individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with
or without a reasonable accommodation.Minimum EducationX
Associate's degree --- Preferred X RequiredDegree must be from an
accredited and approved nursing program with the State Licensing
Board.X Bachelor's degree X Preferred --- RequiredMinimum Work
ExperienceX ONE (1) year emergency room experience X
PreferredCharge Nurse:X TWO (2) years of experience (with no
corrective action on file) X RequiredX Must have working knowledge
of the Emergency Department X RequiredRequired Licenses[Arizona,
United States] Registered NurseRegistered Nursing License in good
standing. Multi-state licensure accepted.Required
SkillsCertifications:X ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support)-American
Heart Association X RequiredX PALS (Pediatric Advance Life
Support)-American Heart Association X RequiredX TNCC (Trauma
Nursing Core Course) X PreferredX ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric
Course) X PreferredNote: Current instructor cards are equivalent to
a provider card for the same discipline (Example: A BLS instructor
certification held is equivalent to a BLS provider
certification)Note: if the employee has ACLS, PALS, BLS, etc. from
another organization other than American Heart Association, the
employee has 30 days from date of hire/transfer to complete the AHA
version.Competency/Training:X EKG exam at time of hireX NIH Stroke
Scale done within 90 days of hireRequires critical thinking skills,
decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take
appropriate action.Equal opportunity and affirmative action
employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for
employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Keywords: Valley View Medical Center, Lake Havasu City , ED RN Seasonal FT, Healthcare , Mohave Valley, Arizona
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