Staff RN - Emergency (East)

Company: Bryan Health
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: March 28, 2025

Job Description:

Summary

SUMMARYThe Emergency RN performs therapeutic nursing interventions consistent with the Emergency Department including: ACLS/PALS protocols; Arrhythmia detection and treatment; Airway management; Wound care; Pain management; Crisis intervention; Discharge planning/instructions; Stroke scale. Initiates appropriate Emergency Protocols. Manages the care of pediatric/adult patients with conditions common to the Emergency Department, including: Cardiac, respiratory distress, ENT, GYN, wound, orthopedic, and neurological emergencies; Trauma emergencies. Serves as preceptor, charge nurse, or triage nurse based on skill development and at the discretion of the manager. Serves as resource for student and orientees. Assists in the collection of data for medical screenings. Anticipates and intervenes to meet patient and family needs. Makes appropriate referrals to Care Management, ED Connections, Voices of Hope, etc. Assists the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in the care of the sexual assault patient.The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for meeting patients priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or delegating care and evaluating patients responses and progress toward clinical outcomes. The Staff RN contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, preceptoring and/or resourcing of others. The Staff RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and/or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values. *Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patients presenting problems/needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Centers procedures.*Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.*Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patients plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs.*Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions.*Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.*Evaluates the patients response to and effectiveness of interventions.*Evaluates patients progress toward established outcomes.*Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan/delivery of care.*Includes family or significant others in the care of the patient as appropriate.*Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.*Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.*Facilitates patients transition to the next level of care.*Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job. QUALIFICATIONS:Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. ACLS, PALS, TNCC and ENPC required within first year of employment. Two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse recommended. Associated topics: ambulatory, care unit, ccu, hospice, intensive, maternal, neonatal, psychatric, psychiatric, tcu

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