Registered Nurse - Event Medicine - Emergency

Job Summary

The Owensboro Health Event Medicine Nurses work off assessment skills to activate patient care protocols to deliver patient care within their full scope of practice as defined by the state of Kentucky and Owensboro Health's scope of practice, in conjunction with EMS personnel. Position Shift: Our events are typically on nights and/or weekends, but can vary. Events can last from three to 12 hours but the average event is five hours.  Event Medicine employees are required to be available for a minimum of three events per quarter.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively participates with other members of the healthcare team to provide direct patient care.
• Responsible for triage care in the pre-hospital environment.
• Responsible for effective communication to ensure safe and quality patient care within the on-site care team and during handover.
• Works collaboratively with EMS personnel.
• Utilizes the problem solving model to independently resolve patient problems and follow through with the healthcare team to implement solutions.
• Responds to emergency requests within the assigned small and large events.
• Maintains clinical competency per regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher or Diploma in Nursing required upon hire
• A minimum of 2 years' Nursing experience required
• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND
• Trauma - Certification in Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) required upon hire AND
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required upon hire

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Department specific competencies for positions are detailed in the unit/department scope of service.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Occasionally
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.