ER RN- Days

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the delivery of care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Self-motivated and capable to respond appropriately to rapidly changing patient care needs and environment. * Able to anticipate patient care and emergency department medical provider needs. * Able to assist providers with various procedures, treatments, surgical techniques and/or delegate tasks to other health care members appropriately. * Able to demonstrate a professional attitude and excellent customer service skills when caring for patient and family members. • Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation. • Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material. • Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards. • Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner. • Assist in the orientation/training of new employees. • Assist other staff in the performance of their assignments. • Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts. • Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care. • Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • As assigned. KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES: • Basic computer. • Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security. RISK MANAGEMENT/QUALITY MANAGEMENT/SAFETY: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations. MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: * One year in nursing field, preferably in an emergency or intensive care setting. • Education - Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing - Associate Degree or Diploma required. • Work Experience - One-year relevant experience, graduates accepted based upon position availability. • Training - N/A • License - Current New Mexico License required or RN License with Multistate Compact privileges. • Certification - BLS required. ACLS, PALS, NRP required or within 90 days of employment. TNCC required or within 1 year of employment. ENPC preferred. ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids. Shift: DaysSpecialty Type: NursingSub Specialties: Emergency Room NurseGeneral Certifications: General Certifications(PALS,NRP,BLS/BCLS,ACLS)