Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Department

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Position Highlights

• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve with providing direct resident care.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

Casual Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 shifts in a 6 week schedule, two of those shifts need to be weekends. Also required to give availability for one summer and one winter holiday.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $35.06-$55.45

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

• Assumes RN job duties as per license if and/or when floating to other areas of the medical center.
• Demonstrates critical thinking by synthesizing best practice protocols and standards with patient data, to decide on the best course of action.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and respond to changes in clinical condition, and provide timely communication to appropriate care team member, using SBAR format.
• Includes patient and significant others in the plan of care including education needs from admission through discharge, evidenced by complete and accurate documentation, and use of appropriate interventions in accordance to hospital policies and evidenced based standards.
• Actively participates in the learning experiences of orientees, co-workers and students as assigned.
• Takes ownership of professional development by staying current with professional practice standards; seeking learning opportunities in nursing specialty; and shares new learning(s), with peers formally and informally.
• Completes Nurse-Patient Rounds as assigned.
• Support service excellence strategies.
• Participates in quality improvement practices by following best practice standards for Core Measures and incorporating Appropriate Care Interventions into patient plan of care, evidenced by: consistent complete and accurate documentation and achieving quality outcomes appropriate to the clinical condition and needs of the patient across the continuum of care.
• Interacts professionally with physicians to coordinate care for patient across the continuum, not just the acute phase of care.
• Ensures readiness of area for anticipated or unexpected emergency situations as evidenced by appropriate use of safety procedures, fulfilling assigned roles of code team, and appropriate follow though of safety policies.
• Participates in the development of the trauma program for the hospital evidenced by consistency in the following of the program guidelines defined by MDH Level III trauma designation.
• Is familiar with EHR and attends trainings as assigned as well as being an IT resource for physicians in those EHR modules assigned by department leader.
• Participates in facility DECON program, drills, and any required training.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Unit Charge - A Unit Charge Nurse is a registered nurse designated by Avera Marshall to have responsibility for care and coordination of care on a particular unit during a particular shift.
• Ensure quality care is delivered on all shifts as assigned to Unit Charge role through regular interactions with Unit Charge RNs in each area, and as needed based on activity and needs of department for a given shift.
• Meets all of the essential functions of a staff nurse and may have patient assignment.
• Investigates incidents, patient complaints, and care issues and reports to nursing supervisor with suggestions for change/improvement.
• Reports all AHE and high risk situations to department leader, Assistant CNO, and CNO immediately.

• Associate's Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
• 1-3 years Emergency, Hospital, ICU or other acute department nursing.

• Bachelor's Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-*** or send an email to talent@avera.org.