Pedi ED RN

Job Description: Job DescriptionRN Emergency Department

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders. Assesses and coordinates patients' discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Complexity of WorkWithin scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment. Personal Protective Equipment Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Populations Served Neonate: Under 30 days Infant: Under 1 year EarlyChildhood: 1 year to under 5 years LateChildhood: 5 years to under 13 years Adolescent: 13 years to under 17 years YoungAdult: 17 years to under 30 years MiddleAdult: 30 years to under 60 years OlderAdult: Over 60 years PhysicalRequirementsConstantly: Audible speech StandingWalkingFrequently: Depth perception Distinguishing colors Hearing acuity Keyboard/data entry Lifting/carrying non-patient items weighing 0 25 lbs Lifting/moving patients ReachingSeeing at far and near distances SittingSmelling acuity Occasionally: Bending/stooping DrivingGrippingKneelingLifting/carrying non-patient items weighing 25 50 lbsPushing/pulling 25 50 lbs Repetitive foot/leg movements Repetitive hand/arm movements SquattingTaste discrimination Rarely: Crawling RunningNever: Climbing Lifting/carrying non-patient items over 50 lbsPushing/pulling over 50 lbs Twisting