Position Summary

Responsible for the provision and coordination of patient centered care in the emergency department. The RN coordinates care to achieve desired outcomes, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by delegating and working cooperatively and collaboratively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team members in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice and performance in the clinical setting. The RN must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service to the population of patients served in the emergency department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collects current symptoms, detailed patient history and consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care plans.
• Organize and plan care of patients in the emergency department with the ability to assess, determine treatment rationale and delivery, follow protocols, administer medications with accuracy and knowledge, educate patients
• Attends and/or completes monthly, annual and assigned training.
• Accurately obtains & records results of assessment, care delivery, medication and administration, treatments, responses in the electronic medical record or on designation documentation packets.
• Performs daily checks of and cleans equipment such as but not limited to monitors, code equipment, crash cart checks and oxygen cylinders.
• Prepares and administers medications using the rights established by the Texas Board of Nursing and facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains care standards established by the Emergency Nurses Association and facility policies and procedures.
• Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
• Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.
• Monitors patients using proper equipment as ordered.
• Triages patients appropriately using the Client system.
• Arrives to work prepared to receive patient report on time.
• Provides discharge instructions, follow up care and education to patients and family members.
• Abides by HIPAA regulations.
• Utilizes SBAR when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
• Acts quickly, appropriately and with a sense of urgency and prioritization in delivery of patient care.
• Stabilizes patients by coordination with medical staff providers, EMS, coworkers, patients and family members in a professional, calm manner.
• May float to other areas of the hospital as assigned.
• Stocks assigned rooms, keeps work areas clean.
• Attends and/or completes monthly, annual and assigned training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Communication, organizational, computer skills, team player, work independently and under quickly.

Behavioral Standards

• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints and questions; displays a positive attitude

Communication / Knowledge:

• Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer's and co-worker's time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing. 1 -2 years of ED experience preferred. BSN preferred. Licensure/Certifications:
• Current professional RN license issued and/or recognized by Board of Nurse examiners for the State of Texas. BLS and ACLS required. PALS or ENPC certification is required within 6 months of hire. TNCC is preferred.