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RN Emergency

Get rad in Eagle Butte! About the Community – Eagle Butte, South Dakota Have you ever visited a new place and couldn't help but feel like awe and inspiration about it? For many visitors, it happens at Eagle Butte. It may not be as popular as other cities in the United States, but don't let that fool you! Eagle Butte is a smaller yet beautiful upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden destination. Nearby to Eagle Butte are sites you'd love to cross off your bucket list, such as visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial as well as the Crazy Horse Memorial. Explore more of what Eagle Butte has for you here. Airport Information: The closest airport to Eagle Butte, South Dakota is called the Bismarck Airport with their website located here. The airport supports the following airlines: Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, and United.

About the Facility – Cheyenne River Service Unit In January 2012, the Eagle Butte Hospital in Eagle Butte South Dakota, was replaced with a newly constructed alternative rural health center. This is a modern, technologically advanced facility with enough space and staff to provide an expanded level of health care services specifically designed to meet the needs of the Cheyenne River Service Unit population. The new facility has an 8 bed acute nursing unit, 2 bed low risk birthing unit, emergency room, expanded outpatient department, dental, community health department and a full array of ancillary (including mammography) and support services. Additionally, several tribally operated programs are incorporated into the new facility. The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe through a 638 contract with HIS, operated four satellite health stations which offer basic ambulatory services at Cherry Creek, Red Scaffold, Swiftbird, and Whitehorse. Facility Address: 24276 Airport Rd Eagle Butte, South Dakota 57625

Responsibilities

• The RN Emergency is responsible for obtaining patient history, assessing patients, and planning appropriate nursing care. They document the plan of care and interventions in the patient's medical record, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Verifying physician's orders, as well as the execution and documentation of prescribed orders, are crucial responsibilities. No verbal orders are accepted, ensuring patient safety and adherence to established protocols.
• Reassessing patient conditions and adjustment of care plans based on identified nursing problems is integral to quality nursing care.
• The RN Emergency participates in discharge planning, initiation of life-saving measures in the absence of physicians, and the assurance of accurate and validated documentation are essential components of the RN's role.
• Shall assess and document patient responses to administered medications, interpreting cardiac rhythms, and responding appropriately to emergencies and therapeutic procedures.
• Should be proficient in operating defibrillators, EKG machines, cardiac monitors, and other emergency technical equipment is vital. RNs care for patients with specialized equipment such as Swan-Ganz catheters, central venous catheters, arterial lines, and mechanical ventilators.
• The RN Emergency conducts regular assessments of intake and output, reviewing all laboratory data and electronic medical records. They can titrate medications, perform urinary catheter care, central line and ventilator care, skin assessments, and initiate measures to prevent Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers (HAPU).

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience.
• Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
• Must have a minimum of 24 months experience in an Emergency Room environment during the last 36 months.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) are mandatory for all specialties.
• Evidence of current immunizations is required.

Working Conditions: The Emergency Nurse will work primarily in a hospital setting, with frequent interaction with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. This position may require working irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The Emergency Nurse may also be required to respond to emergencies and provide on-call support as needed.

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