RN 2

POSITION SUMMARY:

Emergency nurses must have the ability to handle a wide spectrum of medical conditions, maladies, and injuries. Able to handle situations and multi-task efficiently and skillfully while at the same time giving premium care to the patient. Must be able to assess and treat quickly, especially during the onset of acute illness or trauma. Supervise the staff on the acute care floor and provide guidance.  

This position description is intended to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. MODOC MEDICAL CENTER reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MODOC MEDICAL CENTER’S sole and absolute discretion.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Competencies:

1. Always demonstrates a professional behavior, both when on duty and as a representative of the hospital outside of normal work hours.
2. Always demonstrates a positive working relationship with patients, visitors and facility staff. Respectfully to managers and supervisors.
3. Demonstrates organizational ability and time management.
4. Communicates appropriately, respectfully, and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers. Accepts direction as provided without questioning authority, within the chain of command.
5. Performs all assigned tasks accurately.
6. Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
7. Answers phone calls, assists public, and forwards appropriately if necessary in a professional and friendly manner.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific Competencies:

1. Evaluates all patients brought into the ER and make all efforts to stabilize patients.
2. Answer questions of the patient and family. Provide emotional support/referrals as needed. 
3. Regular and constantly monitors patients. Assesses and evaluates treatment plans.
4. Provides medical care to patients who are seriously ill.  
5. Monitors life support equipment and attends to wounded patients in an emergency.
6. Responsive to any changes in the patient’s condition. Notifies and documents patient progress to the physician in an accurate format.
7. Provides guidance and support to family members of critical patients.
8. Responds quickly to changes in patient’s condition.
9. Updates physician on any change in patient condition immediately.
10. Assesses patient’s pain levels and administer sedation as prescribed by the attending doctor.
11. Sets up and monitors instruments tracking patient’s vital signs for changes in status and indications of condition.
12. Observes patients for changes in condition, such as sepsis or shock. Performs suitable interventions.
13. Sets up medical equipment and life sustaining devices.
14. Administers prescribed medication intravenously, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other approved methods.
15. Administers defibrillators and life-resuscitating methods immediately in cases of sudden cardiac arrests.
16. Administers blood transfusion and blood products as necessary.
17. Proficient in IV starts, blood draws, EKG’s and interpretations.
18. Treats outpatients for IVF’s, medications, or wound care when needed.
19. Triages patients: Sets priorities for the patient in which order the doctor will see them (Priority is based on patient condition).

Professional Requirements:

1. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.
2. Completes annual education requirements if applicable.
3. Maintains regulatory requirements.
4. Wears identification while on duty.
5. Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.
6. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.
7. Attends all meetings as appropriate.
8. Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Modoc Medical Center in the performance of job duties
9. Performs other duties, as assigned. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
2. Is involved with personnel, visitors, and government agencies, etc., when necessary.
3. Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients and support agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and moves intermittently during working hours.
2. Able to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.  

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2. 2 years’ experience as an Emergency Room Nurse.
3. Current licensure in good standing in the state of California.
4. ACLS, PALS, and CPR certification mandatory. Need to have TNCC within one year of hire date.
5. Ability to work with others at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
6. Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
7. Must be a team player to all departments, confidential of sensitive data, respectful of all other staff members, considerate of other people’s time, and accountable for work output.