ED Registered Nurse PRN Henderson
Henderson, North Carolina
Description
Provides direct and indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, religious/cultural and needs of the patient and family. Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team as appropriate about changes in the patient's condition or response to treatment.
Reports to: Director of Emergency Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt
1. Performs head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.
2. Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management
techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
3. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific for the patient's age.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age
of the patient and the patient's clinical condition.
5. Follows the 6 rights of medication administration to reduce the potential for medication errors.
6. Formulates, implements and revises the patient's plan of care based on the patient's diagnosis and clinical symptoms.
7. Formulates, implements and revises the patient's educational plan.
8. Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
9. Performs treatments and provides services to the level of licensure.
10. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
reduces the likelihood of errors.
Qualifications
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) with in 30 days of hire; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required within 6 months of employment.
Requires a current North Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license upon hire.
Handle with Care (HWC) with in 6 months of hire
Minimum Work Experience
1 year of experience in a health care setting is preferred.
Minimum Education
Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
Provides direct and indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, religious/cultural and needs of the patient and family. Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team as appropriate about changes in the patient's condition or response to treatment.
Reports to: Director of Emergency Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt
1. Performs head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.
2. Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management
techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
3. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific for the patient's age.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age
of the patient and the patient's clinical condition.
5. Follows the 6 rights of medication administration to reduce the potential for medication errors.
6. Formulates, implements and revises the patient's plan of care based on the patient's diagnosis and clinical symptoms.
7. Formulates, implements and revises the patient's educational plan.
8. Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
9. Performs treatments and provides services to the level of licensure.
10. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
reduces the likelihood of errors.
Qualifications
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) with in 30 days of hire; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required within 6 months of employment.
Requires a current North Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license upon hire.
Handle with Care (HWC) with in 6 months of hire
Minimum Work Experience
1 year of experience in a health care setting is preferred.
Minimum Education
Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
Created: 2024-09-13
Reference: 7460-9157
Country: United States
State: North Carolina
City: Henderson
About Lifepoint Health
Founded in: 1999
Number of Employees: 60000
Website: https://lifepointhealth.net/
Career site: https://lifepointhealth.jobs.net/
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