Registered Nurse Med/Surg Nights

This job was posted by : For more information, please see : : : : {title=""} : : : {contenteditable="false"} All Registered Nurses (RN) are responsible and accountable to independently care for a group of assigned patients for a designated time frame. Delivers care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.Provide patient care and physician assistance for a variety of patient types and cases / procedures in the Emergency, Surgery, and Outpatient, OB and / or Medical / Surgical departments per training and / or certification competencies.ESSENTIAL DUTIESUtilizes the nursing process to develop and maintain a plan of care for every patient. Conducts patient assessments, identifies, and addresses patient needs and goals, including patient teaching and discharge planning.-Initiates physician orders; implements standing orders and protocols when appropriate. Administer medications, blood products, and / or treatments based on physician orders, and in accordance with hospital policy.-Collects, records and reports patient data. Documents and communicates information regarding patient status through the EHR and verbal reports.-Assists providers with outpatient procedures.-Maintains knowledge of location, use and operation of all instruments, supplies and equipment, in all applicable departments.-Provides support and oversight to ER techs and C.N.As.-Provides support on holidays and weekends to the ER-Tech so they can complete the routine duties of the Central Supply Department.All RNs are encouraged to cross train to the Emergency Room, Labor and Delivery, and Medical / Surgical units. The nursing wage ladder compensates RNs for additional job skills. : : : : : : Requirements : : : {title=""} : : : {contenteditable="false"} All Registered nurses are required to have a valid Idaho RN licensure, or eligible, with the Idaho State Board of Nursing. Current BLS certification required. RN2, RN3, and RN4 must obtain and maintain current ACLS, PALS, and NRP status. RNs must be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks, use good judgment in the delivery of patient care and communicate effectively with patients, family members, care team members and providers.All ER nurses must be certified independent by the CMO and CNM / CNO before they can work independently in the ER. They must have taken TNCC or ATLS classes. : : : : : : Summary : : : {title=""} : : : {contenteditable="false"}

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