RN-Emergency Dept | UMH-Sparrow Ionia

Job Opportunity\n\nJob ID : 49162\nFull-TIme; Nights\nDescription : \n\nPositions Location : Ionia, MI\n\nJob Description\n\nGeneral Purpose of Job : \n\nThe Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department. Accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan to maximize patient outcomes.\n\nEssential Duties : \n\nThis job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.\n

• Independently implements the nursing process with patients / clients in the Emergency Department including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment.\n
• Performs assessments, changes dressings, monitor and ensures patient safety and quality care through performance improvement activities that demonstrate positive outcomes.\n
• Reports on physiological and mental health status of patients / clients.\n
• Documents nursing interventions on medical records.\n
• Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and insures their security.\n
• Maintains records and makes reports.\n
• Makes decisions in routine cases.\n
• Responds to emergencies; maintains medications and supplies.\n
• Delegates, directs, and supervises implementation of care plan to LPN, PCT, CENA, or other health care workers.\n
• Supports the development of self and other associates through mentoring, preceptorship, and peer review.\n
• Accountable for professional development.\n
• Educates patients / families regarding treatment, nursing plans and related patient / client care issues\n
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of ED equipment and supplies to deliver the highest quality of patient care.\n
• May participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patients / clients treatments or health / mental health care plans.\n\nJob Requirements\n\nGeneral Requirements\n\nCurrently Licensed with the State of Michigan to practice as a Registered Nurse Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers within 60 days of hire ACLS and PALS within 12 months of hire Stroke Certification / Education within 12 months of hire. TNCC, ENPC Certification preferred\n\nWork Experience\n\n
• Recent Med / Surg or related experience of at least one year
• Previous emergency department experience of at least one year\n\nEducation\n\nGraduate of an accredited nursing program.\n\nSpecialized Knowledge and Skills\n\nAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, other department and hospital staff.\n\n49162\n\nJob Family\n\nRegistered Nurses / Nursing Leadership\nRequirements : \n\nShift\n\nVariable\n\nDegree Type / Education Level\n\nAssociate\n\nStatus\n\nFull-time\n\nFacility\n\nSparrow Ionia Hospital\n\nExperience Level\n\n4-9 Years