“`html Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Information Location: Valley Regional Medical Center, City, State • Number of Beds: 22 • Number of Staff: 64 General Information The Emergency Department is dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients in urgent need, ensuring their safety and well-being. The department operates with an effective team, consisting of various roles including a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC), Patient Care Technicians (PCT), Unit Clerks, and Registered Nurses (RNs) for both day and night shifts. Staffing • Day Shift: 1 CNC, 1 PCT, 1 Unit Clerk, 5 RNs • Night Shift: 1 CNC, 1 PCT, 1 Unit Clerk, 5 RNs Patient Ratios: 4:1 Required Qualifications • Must Have: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • Basic Life Support (BLS) • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) • Preferred or Nice to Have: • 1 year of Emergency Room experience Key Responsibilities • Accurately assess patient acuity and assign appropriate triage levels. • Identify and prioritize patient needs, accomplishing them in an organized and timely manner. • Collaborate with physicians to provide appropriate plans of care. • Exhibit high levels of customer service skills and anticipate patient needs. • Provide equal emphasis on quality and compassion in patient care. • Actively participate in problem-solving to improve process issues and patient flow. • Oversee all aspects of patient care, coordinating diagnostic tests and treatments for timely care delivery. • Ensure maximum patient safety at all times. • Adapt to changes in patient volume while maintaining flexibility in work duties. • Maintain and improve positive, professional relationships with other nursing units and ancillary departments. Required Certifications • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Performance Expectations • Demonstrate specific competencies as listed in the competency validation checklist. • Exhibit knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, treatment, and care of patients across the lifespan. • Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI). • Utilize nursing processes for individual care to meet patient needs. • Document all aspects of patient care accurately. • Demonstrate critical thinking skills. • Promote customer service initiatives and teamwork. • Complete mandatory education and comply with hospital policies and patient safety initiatives. Dress Code • Nursing: Royal Blue • Unit Secretary: Teal • CNA/PCT/Clinical Tech/Nurse Extern: Caribbean • Transporters: Hunter Green Weekend and On-call Requirements The Emergency Department operates with varying scheduling needs to ensure comprehensive patient care. Management Team ED Director and Manager oversee operations and ensure performance standards are met. “`