Registered Nurse -ER Triage .9 FTE (Day) $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Emergency Department Manager, the primary function of the Triage Emergency Room Registered Nurse is to triage patients that present to the Emergency Department, coordinate a timely medical screening exam by Emergency Medical Provider and render medical care as ordered by the Emergency Medical Provider. The Triage Emergency Room Registered Nurse position will involve the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of perceived, actual or potential, sudden or urgent, physical or psychosocial problems that are primarily episodic in nature and that occur in a variety of settings. These may require minimal care or advanced life support measures, patient and significant other education, appropriate referral and knowledge of legal implications. The Triage Emergency Room Registered Nurse will care for people of all ages with undiagnosed, diagnosed and misdiagnosed problems of varying complexity.

The Triage Emergency Room Registered Nurse secondary functions will include assisting in keeping the Emergency Department stocked, interviewing patients (or representative) to obtain personal, statistical and financial information and to work with the Emergency Department Manager to develop, implement policies and procedures. The Triage Emergency Room Registered Nurse is also responsible for maintaining unit organization, cleanliness and contributing to the efficient use of available resources.

The Triage Emergency Room Registered Nurse has frequent contact with the public and handles sensitive information regarding the patient and hospital business and must maintain confidentiality of that information. He/she must act as an ambassador of public relations for the hospital and the community including patients, families, visitors and other organizations.

Other responsibilities may be assigned or delegated by the Emergency Department Coordinator or Director of Patient Care Services.

SPECIFICATIONS

· Performs symptoms analysis of chief complaint on all patients entering the Emergency Department collecting subjective and objective data.

· Institutes and maintains Emergency Department Record and Registry Log on all patients entering the department.

· Ensures that all patients are triaged upon arrival and appropriate level of care instituted from findings.

· Coordinates timely medical screening exam by Emergency Medical Provider.

· Able to differentiate severity of patient complaint and prioritize care.

· Assigns patient to appropriate care area based on triage findings which facilitates patient flow through the Emergency Department.

· Initiates treatment measures appropriately.

· Communicates triage/assessment findings clearly, concisely and in a timely manner to appropriate MD.

· Initiates diagnostics as ordered.

· Communicates pertinent information to family or significant other when appropriate.

· Mobilizes additional personnel when appropriate.

PLANNING

· Worked performed to predetermine the course of action to obtain quality patient care.

· Effectively manages use of physical resources based on triage classification and continuing patient assessment.

· Ensures that supplies and equipment necessary for emergency care are readily available at all times.

· Implements safety procedures for each patient in accordance with that patient’s specific needs.

· Plans for effective interdepartmental communications.

· Plans for need of special equipment and supplies needed for specific procedures.

INTERVENTION:

· Performs independent monitoring of patients.

· Independently performs lifesaving, limb saving measures within the scope of professional nursing practice.

· Charts appropriately on the EMR.

· Appropriately scans patients and medications when administering medications, and Documents accordingly on the EMAR.

· Communicates changes in patient’s condition immediately to appropriate care provider.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

· Evaluates treatments given and documents response of patient.

· Notifies care provider of untoward responses to treatments given.

· Adheres to departmental hospital policies and procedures.

· Follows guidelines for obtaining permission to treat for minors or unconscious persons.

· Emergency Room nurse exercises authority consistent with the role and responsibility in accordance with the nursing practice act.

· The Emergency Department nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for individual nursing judgments and actions.

· Serves as a professional role model.

· Safeguards patient’s right to privacy by judiciously protecting confidential information.

· Emergency Department nurse is able to remain calm and perform necessary du