RN, Emergency, Martha's Vineyard Hospital
 Martha's Vineyard Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Oak Bluffs | |
 Jul 08, 2025 | |
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Summary:
The primary purpose of your job is to provide nursing services for Emergency Nursing in accordance with the current applicable Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations and established policies and procedures as may be directed by the CEO, Director of Physician Services, CNE and practice providers. Essential Functions Assesses physical, psychological and social dimensions of the patient: Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and disease and uses available resources in assessment process. Provides written assessment of patient on admission. Documents nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness and complications and summarizes information on discharge. Summarizes assessment data and makes a nursing care plan which is written and communicated to other patient care providers. Implements plan of care: Implements clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders in accordance with established policies and procedures. Intervenes with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions to meet individual needs of patients. Functions within the limits of State Nurse Practice Act, hospital and nursing department policies and procedures. Patient and family instruction/education and discharge planning: Assesses, plans and implements instruction for patient and family needs. Professional leadership: Reports patient care or management problems to Clinical Coordinator and /or supervisor when necessary and investigates and intervenes in problem situations reporting appropriate information. Makes outpatient assignment based on acuity and staff qualifications and experience. Coordinates unit routines, providing guidance to staff, orienting new staff, assuring presence and working order of emergency equipment. Age specific competency: Evaluates for age-appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms of patients, recognizing a patient's psychological development and modifies approaches for patients. Interview and communication techniques are age-appropriate. Required for All Jobs: Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
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Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Physical Requirements Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |