RN Emergency Department

About This Role

This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. Caring for patients after surgery is the heart of the job on a busy surgical ward. The Payroll Specialist runs payroll for the whole company and answers employees' questions about their pay slips.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to gather data on health status and needs
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessment findings and medical diagnoses
• Administer medications and treatments accurately as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes
• Provide education and counseling to patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care
• Document patient care activities, including assessments, care plans, interventions, and outcomes, accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality care
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by adhering to infection control policies and safety protocols
• Respond promptly to life-threatening situations using established protocols and critical care skills

Requirements

• Skills required to work in critical care area as defined by unit
• Excellent organization and interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Organizational skills, ability to prioritize
• Mental and emotional stability, demonstrating a courteous and calm approach to all contacts with patients, visitors, and health care team members
• Mature judgment and ability to handle confidential information
• Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality
• Ability to work as a team player within a unit
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures