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Provide rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the initial phase of illness or trauma and often in life-threatening situations. Participate in the daily operation of the department. Attend required in-service, yearly education day, and mandatory department meetings. Assist in the collection of data for PI. Maintain good relationships with other staff, ancillary departments, managers, directors, and physicians.
The most important responsibility for an emergency nurse is understanding triage, which is a method of prioritizing injuries based on medical need. Nurse must have the ability to make quick and accurate assessments about incoming patients, including both physical and mental health conditions.
Time management is crucial in this position. Along with triage assessing ESI level, RN must quickly ascertain the following information from incoming patients:
Identify medical problem; Document medical history; Check for any allergies and review current medications;
Obtain height, weight, body temperature, heart rate, SPO2, pain score and blood pressure;
Other responsibilities include moving patients, taking blood samples, cleaning and bandaging wounds, administering medications and maintaining proper supplies of medical equipment.
As with other health care professionals, the emergency nurse is expected to comply with the protocols, procedures and safety policies of West Park Hospital
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Will possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. Is able to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.
AGES SPECIFIC TO DEPARTMENT:
Infant
School Age-
1 Month through 5 years
6 years through 12 years
CULTURE/RELIGIOUS ASPECTS
Employee will work with patients/employees of all cultural and religious backgrounds.
ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE
Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Cody Regional Health’s Ethics and Compliance Program. Is responsible to detect, observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, or upward through the chain of command, the Compliance Officer or hospital hotline.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
All employees must adhere to the Mission, Vision and Key Values of Cody Regional Health.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Current Wyoming Registered Nurse License
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one (two to three preferred) emergency nursing experience or three-four years of clinical nursing in a medical or surgical unit or a combined medical/surgical unit. Experience in pediatrics, obstetrics and surgery desirable.
SKILLS
Effective communication skills. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions. Good knowledge of emergency nursing and strong ability in performance of nursing procedures.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
BLS, ACLS, PALS and TNCC is required once orientation is complete.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
EXPOSURE CATEGORY