Saturday, December 15, 2012

Registered Nurse Critical Care ER Charge Full Time Days at ...

Work Location?United States-Nevada-Las Vegas-Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

Schedule?Full-time

Description

The Assistant Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse supervises nursing service activities in assigned nursing unit for the duration of the assigned shift or in the absence of nursing management.? The task and responsibilities of this position include:

  • Participates actively in the planning and distribution of patient assignments.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of care and addresses any issues that affect the desired patient outcomes.
  • Supports nursing staff in communication with physicians to include accepting doctors' orders and communicating patient condition.
  • Facilitates the process of reporting patient status to the following shift of nursing personnel.
  • Manages the nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.?
  • Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.?
  • Carries out physician orders.
  • Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
  • Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
  • Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
  • Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.?
  • Instructs and educates patients and families.
  • Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
  • Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
  • Orients and mentors new staff members.
  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

Required Job Qualifications include:

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Education

?????????? Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Licensure

?????????? Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada

Experience

?????????? Minimum of 2 years Critical Care Experience

?????????? ?ED Experience (preferred)

?????????? Competent in caring for both Adults and Pediatrics

?????????? Previous experience as Relief Charge (preferred)

Certifications

?????????? BLS, ACLS, PALS, BAR

Source: http://lasvegas.careers.adicio.com/careers/jobsearch/detail/jobId/53500636/viewType/rss

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