ER Nurse

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assess incoming ER Patients, Monitor vital signs, administer immediate medications or interventions, and assist physicians during procedures.
2. Accompany the physician and actively listen to their verbal assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
3. Accurately input notes, histories, and orders into the hospital’s Electronic Medical Records System (EMR) in real-time.
4. Coordinate with doctors, specialist, and unit nurses to safely transfer patients to inpatient or surgery wards (admission)
5. Provides compassionate updates to families and helps manage their stress during emergency situations.
6. Keeping the instruments and equipment used in the units in a safe manner for use.
7. Explain discharge instructions or post- emergency care procedures to patients leaving the ER.
8. Prepares and explains procedures to patients; assembles required equipment, supplies, and instruments;
9. Assists physicians with a variety of approved procedures
10. Rotate to other clinical areas (OR, Ward, Mobile Clinic) as necessary
11. Cross-train to other areas in the hospital as required and skill competency level dictates

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH:

• Uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency in line with hospital quality programs (e.g. Safecare, DOH, etc.) requirements.
• Ensure a safe and secure work environment by strictly adhering to infection prevention and control protocols such as but not limited to handwashing, wearing of PPE, etc.
• Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.
• Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified.
• Commit to sustainable and eco-friendly work practices by minimizing waste, optimizing resource usage, and actively participating in initiatives that promote environmental stewardship.

OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-workers must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned, as members of the team. It is also expected that every employee at any level shows initiative and willingness to contribute even in areas that are outside their normal job duties.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum Education: Graduate of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2. License/Certificate; if any: License by the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing, Philippines, BLS, ACLS, PALS
3. Minimum Experience Required: At least a 1-year experience as a Staff Nurse

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

1. Fluent in local dialects such as Bisaya and Tagalog.
2. Able to communicate well in English, verbal and written.
3. Able to develop and provide individual patient care according to established plans of care and standards.
4. Able to identify and interpret early indicators of the crisis and intervene immediately.
5. Able to evaluate a patient's response to teaching, and plan in order to determine the effectiveness of the plan.