Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)- Weekend Package

Schedule: Weekend Package (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) nights position (1830-0700) and may include other hours of 1300-0130 (mid-shift). The shifts are (3) 12 hours shifts and will require a holiday rotation.

Weekend package incentive pay (1.5x base) applied during applicable hours.

This position is responsible for the provision and promotion of optimal patient care in the Emergency Department.

• Has knowledge of EMTALA to render safe and thorough treatment to each emergency patient
• Capable of critical thinking in emergency situations
• Makes assessment and reassessment of the patient’s current condition
• Contacts the appropriate provider
• Gives direct patient care acting as patient advocate
• Coordinates patient care with other departments verbally and through use of computer
• Communicates patient information and provider orders to appropriate personnel
• Assumes responsibility for carrying out provider orders
• Communicates needs for assistance
• Assures completion of requisitions, forms, patient records and charges
• Assures the adequacy of department inventory/supplies
• Communicates effectively with medical staff, hospital personnel, patients and families
• Disseminates information through shift report activities
• Transports patients to other areas within the hospital and gives accurate, concise report to personnel assuming responsibility of patient care
• Reports patient admission status and condition to appropriate personnel
• Responsible for discharge teaching of patient and family
• Is proficient at using the Omnicell to obtain medications for the patient
• Assures function and supplies for the crash cart in the department
• Facilitates obtaining patient's previous medical records
• Responds in a pleasant and respectful manner to consumer, staff, providers, and public

• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Iowa
• At least two years of experience in emergency medicine or similar experience is preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS upon hire
• PALS certification (within 6-months of hire)
• TNCC certification (within 1 year of hire)
• Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter Training required