Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
Anderson Hospital
Maryville, IL

emergency Dept - emergency Room - FT Days (48268)

Job Summary: Performs basic duties to all age patients in the Emergency Department under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Service and Quality Standards: * Service Is Customer focused Anticipates customer needs Adheres to customer service standards Is Competent, caring and compassionate Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior to customers and coworkers * People Is conversation conscious Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information Is positive in interactions with others Is courteous and respectful Promotes a harassment free environment Inspires the trust of others Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the code of conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest. * Quality Is excellent in patient care and service Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback Is safety conscious Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initatives Is involved with improvement efforts Supports performance improvement Seeks ways to improve systems and services Shows commitment to improvement efforts Meets mandatory educational requirements * Growth Is a loyal ambassador Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision Is active and involved Supports hospital initiatives Champions innovation and supports change Is a positive role model Fosters team cooperation * Finance Is a good steward of hospital resources Develops/uses efficient work methods Is cost effective Conserves organizational resources Job Responsibilities: * Uses effective communication skills with patients, staff, other departments, physicians, families and visitors. * Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. * Duties may include but not limited to phlebotomy, transporting patients, obtain vital signs, ekg's, splinting, catheter placement and other patient care task as assigned. * Supports patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity. * Maintains the patient's environment to include appropriate equipment and supplies at all times. * Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment. Maintains supplies and instruments. * Assists in maintaining a clean unit. Responsible for cleaning and set up of patient rooms. * Completes documentation accurately and timely, according to hospital policies and procedures. * Utilizes chain of command. * Maintains calm manner during abrupt changes in acuity and/or activity. * Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance when necessary. * Is flexible with scheduling when necessary. * Reports defective equipment promptly, completing appropriate forms. Qualifications Education Requirements and Other Requirements: Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent required. Certification/Licensure: BLS required. Experience Requirements: Patient Care Technician experience in a hospital setting. EMT, EMT-P or CNA experience preferred. Working Conditions: Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks. Physical Activity: NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100% Lift/Carry (Up to 50 lbs) X Push/Pull X Reach Overhead X Climb X Squat/Bend/Kneel X Sit X Stand X Walk/Move About X The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.