ER

Hrs Description: Freestanding Emergency Department exp is strongly preferred.If the candidate does not have freestanding ER exp, they must have at least 2 years of current Emergency Department exp. Limited RTO is strongly preferred. ; Duties: General Description: Under general supervision, provides nursing care in Freestanding Emergency Department to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. -Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. -Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. -Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. -Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. -Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.-Delivers patient care competently. -Perform phlebotomy duties, basic laboratory procedures, wound cultures, Point of Care testing, and other care interventions within scope of practice and direction of the prescribing practitioner. -Perform EKG tests. -Perform Breathing treatments. -Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. -Informs patient and family of procedures. -Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. -Delegates tasks to support staff.

General Responsibilities: -Performs other duties as assigned. null

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