RN D- Emergency Room Company: Margaretville Hospital City/State: Margaretville, NY Category: Nursing/Nursing Management Department: Emergency Room Union: Yes Union Name: NYSNA Position: Per Diem Hours: varies Shift: All Shifts Req #: 40781 Posted Date: Sep 16, 2024 Hiring Range: 40.88-61.89/HR Apply Now External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/27419) Internal Applicant link Job Details: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of patients in the ED. Promotes teamwork with physicians, mid-level practitioners and personnel of other departments. Is accountable for adhering to all standards of emergency nursing care and for managing supplies and equipment. Responsibilities: + Register patients, obtaining signatures for consent of treatment and assignment of insurance benefits when registration is unavailable. + Obtain copies of insurance cards and ID when registration is unavailable. + Complete all ED forms with handwriting that is legible and neat. + Assist in ED record documentation as allowed by NYSDOH. Obtain vital signs, complaint and height/weight as needed, completion of history and medication reconciliation. + Enter orders. + Perform fingersticks for glucose testing. + Assist with ambulance communication, pre hospital and hospital, from the ED. + Xerox copies of medical records. + Assures proper charge items are entered into electronic medical record. + Orders supplies as needed. Keeps the ED clean and neat. + Retrieves medical records from HIM when department is closed. + Performs 12 lead EKG’s, applies cardiac monitor, NIBP, and pulse oximeter. + Proficient in IV venipuncture skills. + Ensures collection, labeling and delivery of specimens. + Transports and moves patients safely and appropriately. + Assist MD/PA/NP with surgical or invasive procedures, i.e. suturing, insertion of chest tubes, etc. + Maintains sterile/aseptic technique. + Cleans instruments in proper solution for return to Central Supply. + Obtains ice from acute care for ED use. + Assists on acute care when there are no ED patients. + Is knowledgeable of location, care and use of emergency department. + Knowledge of policies, procedures specific to the ED. + Additional duties as assigned.formance Appraisal Education: + Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, currently licensed in the State of New York. Membership in a professional organization suggested. Experience: + Minimum of one year of acute care experience required. + Minimum of 2 years critical care or emergency room experience preferred. + Basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Knowledge of appropriate technology and practice standards for area of responsibility. + Demonstrates sound clinical skills; knowledge of Hospital structure, objectives and standards of practice, positive communication skills. Training/License: + NYS Registered Nurse license required. + Basic Life Support, ACLS, and PALS certifications required. + TNCC and ENPC certification required within one year. CEN preferred. Other: N/A About Us: Margaretville Hospital Margaretville Hospital, in Margaretville, NY, is home to Delaware County’s most advanced critical-care access hospital. This 15-bed facility cares for more than 240 inpatients annually while performing 14,000 outpatient procedures each year. Margaretville Hospital was named one of the top 100 critical-access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. It provides emergency care, ambulatory care services, laboratory testing, medical imaging, physical and occupational therapy, swing-bed rehabilitation programs, respite care, and board-certified specialist and wellness education. Apply Now External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/27419) Internal Applicant link Talent Community Search Jobs Hiring Events (https://wmchealthjobs.org/job-events-list/)