Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
Margaretville Memorial Hospital
Margaretville, NY

Registered Nurse- Emergency Room

Job Details: Job Summary: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of patients in the ED. Promotes teamwork with physicians, mid-level practitioners and personnel of other departments. Is accountable for adhering to all standards of emergency nursing care and for managing supplies and equipment. Responsibilities: * Register patients, obtaining signatures for consent of treatment and assignment of insurance benefits when registration is unavailable. * Obtain copies of insurance cards and ID when registration is unavailable. * Complete all ED forms with handwriting that is legible and neat. * Assist in ED record documentation as allowed by NYSDOH. Obtain vital signs, complaint and height/weight as needed, completion of history and medication reconciliation. * Enter orders. * Perform fingersticks for glucose testing. * Assist with ambulance communication, pre hospital and hospital, from the ED. * Xerox copies of medical records. * Assures proper charge items are entered into electronic medical record. * Orders supplies as needed. Keeps the ED clean and neat. * Retrieves medical records from HIM when department is closed. * Performs 12 lead EKG's, applies cardiac monitor, NIBP, and pulse oximeter. * Proficient in IV venipuncture skills. * Ensures collection, labeling and delivery of specimens. * Transports and moves patients safely and appropriately. * Assist MD/PA/NP with surgical or invasive procedures, i.e. suturing, insertion of chest tubes, etc. * Maintains sterile/aseptic technique. * Cleans instruments in proper solution for return to Central Supply. * Obtains ice from acute care for ED use. * Assists on acute care when there are no ED patients. * Is knowledgeable of location, care and use of emergency department. * Knowledge of policies, procedures specific to the ED. * Additional duties as assigned.formance Appraisal Education: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, currently licensed in the State of New York. Membership in a professional organization suggested. Experience: * Minimum of one year of acute care experience required. * Minimum of 2 years critical care or emergency room experience preferred. * Basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Knowledge of appropriate technology and practice standards for area of responsibility. * Demonstrates sound clinical skills; knowledge of Hospital structure, objectives and standards of practice, positive communication skills. Training/License: * NYS Registered Nurse license required. * Basic Life Support, ACLS, and PALS certifications required. * TNCC and ENPC certification required within one year. CEN preferred. Other: N/A About Us: Margaretville Hospital Margaretville Hospital, in Margaretville, NY, is home to Delaware County's most advanced critical-care access hospital. This 15-bed facility cares for more than 240 inpatients annually while performing 14,000 outpatient procedures each year. Margaretville Hospital was named one of the top 100 critical-access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. It provides emergency care, ambulatory care services, laboratory testing, medical imaging, physical and occupational therapy, swing-bed rehabilitation programs, respite care, and board-certified specialist and wellness education. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes: * Health Insurance * Dental * Vision * Retirement Savings Plan * Flexible Saving Account * Paid Time Off * Holidays * Tuition Reimbursement