Er nurse Jobs in Carmel, IN

Location / Department : Hospital - Emergency Services

3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus!!

48 / pp 3p-3a WEO benefit eligible

Job Summary :

Provides nursing care for Emergency Services patients.

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Uses only approved abbreviations.
• Understands patient safety goals & actions taken.
• Uses 2 patient identifiers before giving treatments, demonstrates process.
• Understands read back of verbal orders / critical lab values & can state process.
• Understands procedure to clarify physician orders.
• Uses standing orders when indicated.
• Accurately calls report to MD as warranted by condition; reports to other providers as needed.
• Reports sentinel events or adverse drug reactions or incidents as warranted.
• Uses final verification before invasive procedures & can verbalize correct process & documents in EHR.
• Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention as needed & documents in EHR.
• Performs clinical skills for all ages served in a timely & appropriate manner & documents in EHR.
• Communicates with & provides education to patients, caregivers, & family members in a timely manner (using respect & dignity when dealing with death & dying) & documents in EHR.
• Triage assessment is done timely, appropriate classification is assigned & responds appropriately to patient condition / complaint.
• Takes accurate & appropriate history.
• Performs appropriate physical assessment including pain assessment & use of a pain scale for all patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of & uses equipment appropriately & safely.
• Collects specimens accurately & timely, including labeling specimens correctly.
• Accurately & timely documents medications given.
• Completes accurate & timely narcotic documentation including wastage.
• Demonstrates knowledge & appropriate use of high-risk medications.

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