PT RN-ED
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Kearney
Posted on: March 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary
Provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency
department setting. Communicates with physicians about the patients
clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of
diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly
and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on
age of the patient and their clinical condition.
Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential
for medication errors.
Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly
interpret the results.
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and
reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric,
geriatric and the general patient population.
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes
appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and
family regarding pain management.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors.
Determines staffing requirements and patterns, based on scope of
services, complexity of patient acuity and fiscal resources.
Ability to quickly and accurately formulate an individualized plan
of care, revise plan as indicated by the patients response to
treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and
evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching
as appropriate.
Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies
dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based upon ACLS protocol.
Ability to perform at maximum efficiency without compromising
quality care.
Provides education to staff on performance improvement. Ability to
plan and organize orientation for unit staff members. Participates
in guidance and educationsl programs.
Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an
interdisciplinary approach to the patients needs.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures both
in the Emergency Department.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well
under stressful situations.
Act in a composed and professional manner, especially under
pressure.
Monitor coworkers and voice concerns in a constructive manner to
minimize errors.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and
religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions
as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other
healthcare providers.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age
appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to
interpret data about the patients status in order to identify each
patients age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient
group.
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department
and with other departments.
Documentation meets current standards and policies.
Ability to quickly assess and triage a patient for care in the
Emergency Department.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Education/Experience:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN or current
enrollment in BSN program preferred.
Current Nebraska Registered Nurse Licensure.
Two (2) or more years of recent nursing experience in a critical
care setting, ED experience preferred.
Current BLS certification.
ACLS certification within 6 months.
PALS certification within 6 months of hire.
NIHSS Stroke Scale within 6 months of hire.
TNCC within 1 year of hire.
Keywords: Bryan Health, Grand Island , PT RN-ED, Healthcare , Kearney, Nebraska
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