RN Emergency Svcs

LewisGale Hospital Pulaski

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a RN Emergency Svcs you want in your current role We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Hospital Pulaski which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Do you want to work where you have a voice Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at LewisGale Hospital Pulaski!

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Manages the physical environment of the patient care area.
• Monitors and directs patient care utilizing the nursing process and resources needed related to patient care
• Effectively communicates pertinent information to appropriate individuals and maintains accurate and complete documentation of all patient information. Effectively delivers safe, patient centered quality care in a timely fashion.
• Ensures patients and/or families receive appropriate health care education and instructions
• Will assure that the admission process and the internal and external transferring of patients is adhered to by hospital and federal policies
• Ensure that all charges are accurately completed and provide holistic and cost-effective nursing care to all patients.
• Medication Administration Safe, accurate and knowledgeable medication administration
• Supervises others Assigns work duties to others within the department. (i.e. WC, Tech)
• Shifts Shift varies based on patient and staffing needs but will be assigned a primary shift.
• Performance Expectations for all Positions:
• Performs Work Accurately Errors or mistakes occur infrequently or are minor in nature. Generally conscientious in completing tasks error-free.
• Supports Hospital Policies Follows hospital rules as described in department and hospital policies; seeks out assistance if unsure.
• Is Dependable Completes work with minimal supervision. Adjusts to workload variations as assigned
• Has Good Attendance Experiences unexceptional number of occurrences (generally no more than 3 per year, excluding bereavement and FMLA). Consistently arrives at work on time. Conscientious about missed work.
• Continuously Learns Attends required education and required in-services, attends extra classes if asked. Meets requirements for attendance at department meetings.
• Supports Code of Conduct Adheres to company ethics and compliance standards at work, including confidentiality and privacy. Appropriately refers questions.
• Follows Safety Rules Follows established safety guidelines in all work-related activities; follows standard precautions including hand washing and use of PPE; properly handles hazardous materials within the department.
• Solves Problems Will identify and analyze problems, considering various alternatives. Takes action when confronted with a problem. Generally, takes responsibility for actions when negative outcomes are identified.
• Suggests Improvements Offers opinions and ideas regarding improvements when asked; willing to assist with solutions and participates in team efforts.
• Performs Work Timely Work is completed on time.
• Demonstrates Initiative Performs work that is assigned, occasionally seeks out additional assignments or puts in extra effort.
• Communicates Appropriately Communicates effectively to appropriate persons to ensure problems are taken care of; consistently uses chain of command. Encourages collaboration or teamwork.
• Works Well with Others Team player; works toward accomplishing job assignments and assists with department and organization goals as asked. Gets along with others and interacts with them positively.
• Is Courteous/Friendly Generally smiles, establishes eye contact, pleasant tone of voice, calls people by name, introduces self to patients; knocks before entering patient rooms; generally, gives customer his/her full attention
• Is Flexible/Adaptable Easy going; works well under pressure; approaches change positively. Generally flexible with schedule changes.
• House Rules Understands the expectations of LGHP House Rules

What qualifications you will need:

• License (Virginia): Registered Nurse
• Degree: BSN or MSN

Experience:

• 2 Yrs. Emergency or Critical Care

• Certification/Registry:
• BLS from an approved agency within 90 days of hire/transfer
• ACLS from an approved agency within 180 days- new employees/transfers have a maximum of 180 days to complete ACLS upon hire date. During this time the nurse will work under the direct supervision of an RN who has satisfactorily completed basic arrhythmia competency and ACLS certification. If the new employee fails to complete the above items in the established timeframe, the nurse lacking successful completion of the competency/certification will continue to work under the direct supervision of another RN as previously described. This practice will continue until the new employee satisfactorily completes the basic arrhythmia competency, has passed licensure exam, and has obtained ACLS certification.
• PALS from an approved agency within 180 days- new employees/transfers have a maximum of 180 days to complete PALS upon hire date. During this time the nurse will work under the direct supervision of an RN who has satisfactorily completed basic arrhythmia competency and PALS certification. If the new employee fails to complete the above items in the established timeframe, the nurse lacking successful completion of the competency/certification will continue to work under the direct supervision of another RN as previously described. This practice will continue until the new employee satisfactorily completes the basic arrhythmia competency, has passed licensure exam, and has obtained PALS certification.

Other: NRP, CEN, TNCC

• This position takes INFREQUENT call; required to return to the hospital within __60__ minutes when on call.

LewisGale Hospital Pulaski has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We are located in Pulaski, Virginia. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. As a member of the LewisGale Regional Health System network, we provide a full scope of healthcare services. Our hospital is home to the LewisGale Regional Cancer Center Pulaski. The first medical facility in the region to provide a radioactive seed implant procedure which is a radiation therapy alternative for treating breast and prostate cancer. Our accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer comes with many commendations for our program of service and patient care. We specialize in orthopedics and are an accredited chest pain center.

At LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

LewisGale Hospital Pulaski has provided quality healthcare services since 1915, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. As a member of the LewisGale Regional Health System network, we provide a full scope of healthcare services from our facilities located in Pulaski, Virginia. Our hospital is also home to the LewisGale Regional Cancer Center Pulaski – the first medical facility in the region to provide a radioactive seed implant procedure -- a radiation therapy alternative for treating breast and prostate cancer. Our accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer comes with numerous commendations for our program of service and patient care. We also specialize in orthopedics and are an accredited chest pain center.

At LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our RN Emergency Svcs opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.