As the health care industry’s most comprehensive library of customizable policy and procedure templates, MCN Healthcare’s Human Resources Manual includes this customizable template, Emergency Department RN Orientation and Skills Checklist. MCN’s policy library helps you meet compliance with Joint Commission and federal regulations including CMS, CDC, OSHA, OIG, HIPAA and more.

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Here is some sample content from Emergency Department RN Orientation and Skills Checklist:

	EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RN ORIENTATION AND SKILLS CHECKLIST Orientation Topics Date Completed Observer's Signature Basic Floor Plan and Location of Treatment Areas: Central Nurses' Station Departmental manuals Printed forms/charge slips OB/GYN Treatment Room Isolation Room Medical Beds Eye-Treatment Bed ENT-Treatment Bed Critical-Care Area Surgical Beds Ambulance Receiving Area Utility Room Registration Office/Waiting Room Imaging Services/Radiology Department Access Forms: Emergency Department Record Abuse Reporting Forms AMA/Elopement Forms Animal Bite Reporting Forms ...
Second excerpt:
	...Alerts ancillary departments or summons to the ED if needed Brings appropriate equipment/supplies to bedside, i.e., IVs, Foley, crash cart for use as needed Performs secondary assessment and vital signs as indicated Assist with insertion of chest tubes Assist with central line or cut down insertion Wound Care Demonstrates technique for proper wound cleansing Set-up suture tray using sterile technique Performs suture removal Demonstrates proper technique for application of...