divh2RN Night Shift/h2pLocation: Martin Hospital/ppShift: 12 - Night (United States of America)/ppJob Description Summary:/ppUnder the general supervision of the Clinical Manager of the Emergency Department, responsible for providing quality patient care using the nursing process, the direction of other nursing staff, and the operation of assigned unit on assigned shift as scheduled. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital./ppEssential Job Functions:/pulliPerforms initial patient assessment utilizing the nursing process and age specific needs, prescribes plan of care for each patient, updating as necessary, and confers with other shifts and departments to promote continuity of care./liliDocuments initial assessment, delivery of patient care, and other pertinent information in patients medical record; monitors documentation of other personnel./liliCoordinates and performs bedside care of patients; performs, assists, or delegates with skilled procedures./liliAdministers or supervises administration of scheduled and PRN medications, intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products./liliEnsures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste. Informs physician of patients arrival, general condition, and pertinent physical and emotional findings, and assists the physician with treatments, examinations, and/or patient rounds when indicated./liliAssists in supervision of patient care given by nursing personnel; evaluates standards of patient care daily on assigned shift; makes assignments appropriate to patient acuity and competency of staff; and supervises and verifies accurate transcription of orders as required./liliAppropriately prioritizes physicians orders./liliCommunicates with patient and his/her family and collaborates with other disciplines for providing emotional support, teaching, and discharge planning./liliChecks emergency equipment and drugs on unit each shift as assigned or required./liliPerforms as primary care giver, team leader, or charge nurse when assigned, delegating responsibilities to supportive personnel assigned to each unit./liliAssists in orientation of new personnel to unit and serves as a role model as required./liliCommunicates information regarding patients and unit operation to other shifts and managers and uses proper channels of communication to other departments of the hospital./liliCommunicates information or provides assistance to ambulance personnel, law enforcement agencies, community agencies, allied health groups, or support groups in accordance with unit policies/procedures./liliPerforms related responsibilities as required or directed./liliObtains and/or verifies receipt of venous or capillary blood specimens as requested; divides blood quantities for multiple test; and transports the specimens to lab as necessary/liliApplies accurate identification and collection of specimens with respect to analyses ordered, and correct deliveries methods for effective handling/li/ulpJob Specifications:/pulliEducation: Completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree in nursing required./liliLicensure, Registration, Certification: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee./liliResponsible for Continuing Education Units annually./liliBLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position./liliACLS certification is required and certification must be kept current./liliCertification in area of clinical expertise by recognized authoritative agency desirable./liliAdditional certifications may be required at departments discretion./li/ululliExperience: One year current emergency department experience required./liliKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill and proficiency in the principles, concepts, and techniques of the nursing profession as normally acquired through the completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree in nursing./liliKnowledge of policies and procedures of the hospital and completion of skills check sheet for designated areas as acquired through 3 month probationary period./liliBasic computer skills preferred./li/ululliInterpersonal Requirements: Interpersonal skills to perform nursing treatments and procedures and provide instruction, comfort, and support in interactions with patients and their families./liliCommunication skills needed for frequent contact with unit staff, medical staff, administration, other hospital departments, and community agencies./liliUses proper channels of communication./liliContributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department./li/ululliDirection/Supervision Requirements: Ability to assign, monitor, and evaluate the performance of unit staff./liliActs as charge nurse of unit when assigned./li/ululliPhysical Demands: Ability to perform frequent moderate to heavy lifting and transporting of patients and equipment./liliProlonged periods of standing and walking on a continuous basis./li/ululliEnvironmental Conditions: May be exposed to communicable diseases and bio-hazardous materials./li/ululliOther Job Requirements: Works well under pressure./liliParticipation in the clinical ladder program recommended./liliUnderstands patient satisfaction is a top priority and is flexible and accommodating to meet the patients needs and protect patients dignity./liliUnderstands and adheres to West Tennessee Healthcares compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy./liliAssumes responsibility for insuring continued professional growth./liliThe employee is expected to adhere to all WTH policies and procedures/li/ulpNon-Discrimination Notice Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law./p/div