ED RN Seasonal FT
Company: Valley View Medical Center
Location: Mohave Valley
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionSign-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:FallsSkin Integrity issuesPatient behavior
issuesAgainst 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
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Keywords: Valley View Medical Center, Prescott , ED RN Seasonal FT, Healthcare , Mohave Valley, Arizona
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