Position Summary
Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients in the Emergency Department according to established procedures.
Position Accountabilities
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Administers and controls narcotics and medications
Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel
Provides direct patient care from infancy through geriatrics, evaluates outcome, consults with providers, nursing personnel and other members of the multi-disciplinary team as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care
Performs basic nursing procedures
Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care
Maintains patient’s medical records to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical treatment
Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress
Monitors emotional/ physical stability of patients and reports changes to physician or charge nurse
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops
Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel
Provides health care instruction to patient and family members
Assists with patient discharge planning
Attends meetings as required
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested