GGH Level 2 RN ED - Full Time

ER D/N/W/Holiday rotation GGH 7a 7p / 7p 7a FULL TIME
BLS ACLS PALS Stroke Certification
One year acute hospital experience as a registered professional nurse

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory technical and communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to patients and families. The ED RN assesses patient need identifies the urgent or emergent care priority and collaboratively provides direct care applies appropriate interventions and evaluates patient progress. The ED RN evidences skill in the use of various invasive and noninvasive procedures treatments and therapeutic interventions appropriate to manage lifethreatening and routine emergency situations. The ED RN utilizes the principles of relationship based care to alieviate anxiety provide information and address pain/discomfort and safety. He/She assesses the physiological psychosocial emotional and cultural needs of patients of all age groups their families and support systems as appropriate.

Connects with patient and family during triage. Identifies the initial management of patients of all age groups and assigns priority of care in accordance with Triage Standards as outlined in the ESI training. Establishes rapport with patients and families addresses comfort needs listens carefully assesses nonverbal communication and provides frequent updates. Conveys and gathers information concisely and accurately.
Conducts primary assessment of critical need detects and documents any major deviation from norm for all age groups within acceptable time frames and correctly identifies the necessary steps/interventions required. Uses direct observation patient/family interview EMS report and data to conduct secondary assessment. Identifies contributing factors health history events or activities preceding the emergent health event. Assesses the psychosocial needs of each individual (including family dynamics) and documents and reports any suspicion of domestic violence or abuse in all age groups. Reassesses the patient to identify response to treatment and/or changes in condition and responds appropriately.
Encourages and builds mutual trust respect and cooperation among team members to accomplish the best possible patient outcome.
Teaches others as appropriate and delegates tasks and interventions consistent with the individual s education training and scope of practice. Understands the personal responsibility to safeguard public safety through compliance with infection prevention strategies.
Prepares patient parent or family for diagnostic procedures and treatments. Makes appropriate referrals for postemergency care. Teaches the patient what is needed to continue care/healing at home. Assesses the patient/family learning styles and structures the sessions to maximize understanding. Asks questions to evaluate retention of key points in the education and discharge instruction.
Seeks to understand what is most important to the patient/family acknowledging that the patient and family are the central focus of all care and services. Embraces the importance of creating a Healing Environment as a key element of professional nursing practice. Keeps patient and significant others informed of process of care anticipates patient/family needs (including notification of family/support system for the patient). Maintains awareness of the patients condition /situation throughout the ER visit. . . Updates patient communication boards throughout the ED stay.
Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceBLS ACLS PALS NIHSS NYS RN LicensureRequired0One (2) Years Experience serving in ER Environment as a Registered NurseRequired2Years
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Have you worked at any of the FLH Locations in the last two years (Geveva General Hospital Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Living Center North Living Center South Finger Lakes Medical PC The Homestead Huntington Living Center)Question2If Yes how long has it been since you worked there and what location were you atQuestion3Do you reside outside of the 30mile radius for the facility you re applying forQuestion4Are you willing ready and able to float between departments and locations as long as you have been oriented to that unit populationQuestion5Are you willing ready and able to work a D/E/N/W/Holiday Rotational ScheduleQuestion6Do you have any RTO