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RN D- Emergency Room
RN D- Emergency RoomWMCHealth • Margaretville, NY, US
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RN D- Emergency Room

RN D- Emergency Room

WMCHealth • Margaretville, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

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Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of patients in the ED. Promotes teamwork with physicians, mid-level practitioners and personnel of other departments. Is accountable for adhering to all standards of emergency nursing care and for managing supplies and equipment.

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  • Register patients, obtaining signatures for consent of treatment and assignment of insurance benefits when registration is unavailable.

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  • Obtain copies of insurance cards and ID when registration is unavailable.
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  • Complete all ED forms with handwriting that is legible and neat.
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  • Assist in ED record documentation as allowed by NYSDOH. Obtain vital signs, complaint and height / weight as needed, completion of history and medication reconciliation.
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  • Enter orders.
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  • Perform fingersticks for glucose testing.
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  • Assist with ambulance communication, pre hospital and hospital, from the ED.
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  • Xerox copies of medical records.
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  • Assures proper charge items are entered into electronic medical record.
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  • Orders supplies as needed. Keeps the ED clean and neat.
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  • Retrieves medical records from HIM when department is closed.
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  • Performs 12 lead EKGs, applies cardiac monitor, NIBP, and pulse oximeter.
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  • Proficient in IV venipuncture skills.
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  • Ensures collection, labeling and delivery of specimens.
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  • Transports and moves patients safely and appropriately.
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  • Assist MD / PA / NP with surgical or invasive procedures, i.e. suturing, insertion of chest tubes, etc.
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  • Maintains sterile / aseptic technique.
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  • Cleans instruments in proper solution for return to Central Supply.
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  • Obtains ice from acute care for ED use.
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  • Assists on acute care when there are no ED patients.
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  • Is knowledgeable of location, care and use of emergency department.
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  • Knowledge of policies, procedures specific to the ED.
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  • Additional duties as assigned. formance Appraisal
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    Education : \n\n \n\t

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, currently licensed in the State of New York. Membership in a professional organization suggested.
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  • Minimum of one year of acute care experience required.
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  • Minimum of 2 years critical care or emergency room experience preferred.
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  • Basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Knowledge of appropriate technology and practice standards for area of responsibility.
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  • Demonstrates sound clinical skills; knowledge of Hospital structure, objectives and standards of practice, positive communication skills.
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  • NYS Registered Nurse license required.
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  • Basic Life Support, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
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  • TNCC and ENPC certification required within one year. CEN preferred.
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    Other : N / A

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