RN
Company: Putnam County Hospital
Location: Greencastle
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN)Full time, non-exempt8-hour shift (3PM 11PM
or 11PM 7AM)Reports to Emergency Department Manager
Job Summary:In addition to an updated pay scale based on
competitive market rates, Putnam County Hospital is now offering an
8-hour shift for Emergency Room RNs. An RN in the ED is in charge
of providing healthcare to patients who urgently need treatment so
that they can stabilize their vital signs and limit pain and
discomfort. Their duties include patient
triage/assessment/treatment
administration-evaluation/education/post discharge continuity of
care-if appropriate; documentation completion of both departmental
and organizational forms; compliance with State and Federal
standards of care; and the provision of excellent customer service
to all stakeholders connected to Emergency Services.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Triage incoming patients based on level of injury or
illness
- Immediate stabilization of incoming patients
- Start intravenous lines, draw blood, correctly administer
medications using the 10 Rights of medication administration as
instructed by physician
- Set up for all urgent and emergency procedures such as sutures,
splinting/casting, conscious sedation, cricothyrotomy, lumbar
puncture, chest tubes, and tracheostomy, cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, and defibrillation
- Create and maintain accurate patient records in an electronic
medical record
- Work collaboration with health care team to provide best
patient outcomes
- Provide accurate handoff communication to internal and external
clinicians in the transfer of patient care.
Physical Setting:
- Acute care
Benefits:
- 401(a)
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Updated pay scales based on competitive market rates
Supplemental Pay:
- Sign-on bonusRequired Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and
confidentiality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Emergency Room Standards of Care and Indiana State
Nurse Practice Act
- Ability to perform head-to-toe assessment on all patients and
reassessments as per policy (neonate, pediatric, adolescent,
geriatric)
- Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly
interpret the results
- Knowledge of cardiac monitoring identifying dysrhythmias and
appropriate treatments
- Proficient in all code blue functions, remaining calm with the
ability to easily locate items on Crash Cart anticipating
actions/interventions necessary to meet cardiopulmonary
resuscitative standards for all age groups
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of Emergency or Critical Care nursing
experience required
- BLS, ACLS certification required. Additional recommended
certifications: PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC.
- Indiana State RN license required
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent use of hands
- Prolonged periods of standing/walking
Medical Specialty:
- Emergency Medicineby Jobble
Keywords: Putnam County Hospital, Bloomington , RN, Healthcare , Greencastle, Indiana
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