Emergency Room (ER) Nurse

Company: ScionHealth
Location: Columbus
Posted on: April 14, 2025

Job Description:

Description

JOB SUMMARY

At. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent nurses. And we know that our nurses deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis - the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director/Manager, perform nursing patientcare duties for the assigned unit or department. Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy. Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education. Cares for patients in Phase 1 of the post anesthesia care unit (PACU).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identifies existing and potential problems, and seek or implement appropriate solutions.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
• May administer medication.
• Documents patient care given.
• Provides nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. FLSA:
  
  Exempt
  
  EEO:
  
  01 Officials and Managers
  
  02 Professionals
  
  03 Technicians
  
  04 Sales Workers
  
  05 Administrative Support Workers
  
  06 Craft Workers
  
  07 Operatives
  
  08 Laborers and Helpers
  
  09 Service Workers
  
  FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
  
  Populations Served
  
  Does not treat or care for patients.
  
  X Neonate (
  X Early Childhood (1 year and
  X Late Childhood (5 years and
  X Adolescent (13 and
  X Young Adult (17 to
  X Middle Adult (30 years to
  X Older Adult (> 60 years) Protected Health Information
  
  Type of Protected Information Accessed:
  
  --- Demographic
  
  --- Clinical
  
  --- Insurance
  
  --- Financial
  
  X Complete Medical Record
  
  Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
  
  While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
  
  Physical Requirements -
  
  Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely
  Bending/Stooping --- rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, X constantly
  Climbing X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Keyboard Data Entry --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
  Kneeling --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
  Lifting/Moving Patients --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
  Reaching --- rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, X constantly
  Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
  Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
  Running X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Sitting --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Squatting --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Standing --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
  Walking --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
  Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
  Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
  Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely
  Audible Speech --- rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, X constantly
  Hearing Acuity --- rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, X constantly
  Smelling Acuity X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Taste Discrimination X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Vision: Depth Perception --- rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, X constantly
  Vision: Distinguish Color --- rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, X constantly
  Vision: Seeing Far --- rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, X constantly
  Vision: Seeing Near --- rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, X constantly
  Biological: Rarely
  Biohazardous waste/ hazards --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Blood and/or bodily fluids --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
  Communicable diseases/pathogens --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Chemical: Rarely
  Asbestos or lead X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Dust X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Hazardous Chemicals --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Gases/Vapors/Fumes --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Hazardous Medication --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
  Latex --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
  
  Qualifications
  
  JOB REQUIREMENTS
  
  Minimum Education:
  • Associates degree in Nursing, Required
  • Bachelors degree in Nursing, Preferred Required Skills:
    • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
    • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Certifications:
      • Basic Life Support (BLS) Licenses:
        • Valid licensure in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or multi state/compact RN license Minimum Work Experience:
          • Must have six (6) months of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting.

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