Tomah Memorial Hospital
Tomah, WI 54660, USA
Responsible for coordinating the nursing care of patients presenting to the Emergency Department ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric, who may present at any point on the continuum from illness to wellness. Performs all aspects of direct patient care and works with other disciplines/ancillary services in the care they provide. MAJOR JOB FUNCTION: 1. Plans, implements and evaluates all levels of patient care. Performs age appropriate assessments and provides safe and effective care to all ages. 2. Performs triage according to the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) 5 level triage process. 3. Documents, using medical terminology, and maintains an ED record that is medically and legally acceptable, reflective of all nursing care provided and the patient’s response to the care given. 4. Collaborates with all providers, peers, ancillary department and outside agencies to provide efficient, cost effective, optimum patient care. 5. Coordinates the care needs of multiple patients. Able...