RN - ER
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Emergency Room Nurse
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum 1 Year
License: Current RN License
Certifications: BLS Required, ACLS Preferred
Description:
RN license required.
Certifications must be current and unexpired.
Immunizations are required: varicella (2 doses or titer), HepB (3 doses or titer or declination), MMR (2 doses or titer), Tdap, PPD (2 step or titer within the past 12 months).
Flu shot is required during flu season.
Traveler will report for onboarding on day 1.
Current nursing license is required.
BSN preferred.
Ability to problem-solve and critical thinking skills are essential.
Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
Knowledge of nursing assessment and skills for all age groups is essential.
Requires standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, reaching, balance, lifting, and pushing patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs is required.
Must have visual and hearing acuity sufficient to assess patients.
Exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, toxic cleaning chemicals, and fumes is possible.
Job Functions:
Perform initial age-appropriate nursing assessments.
Complete ongoing age-appropriate reassessments.
Complete discharge assessments to identify patient discharge needs.
Identify priorities for the delivery of nursing care.
Develop and implement plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders.
Execute appropriate nursing actions to reach patient goals.
Communicate patient care activities to healthcare team members.
Update healthcare team members on current status and any changes in plan.
Document patient care activities in accordance with established standards and policies.
Initiate specialty or supplemental nursing notes as appropriate.
Assist with patient charges.
Deliver patient care in accordance with established policies and within the scope of the state Nursing Practice Act.
Maintain a physical environment that provides safety and wellness for patients and staff.
Ensure that supplies and equipment are readily available and in safe working order.
Report situations involving questionable safety or legality promptly to the nursing manager.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to implement procedures in the event of internal or external disasters.
Demonstrate knowledge of drug administration and effects.
Utilize appropriate drug reference sources for drug information.
Administer drugs correctly utilizing the five rights through medication verification.
Evaluate patient response to medications.
Assess need for patient or family education and provide teaching as indicated.
Complete discharge plans and ensure patient and family understanding of the plan.
Perform follow-up calls to patients.
Assess nursing care throughout the shift.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and bedside rounding.
Promote professional behavior and the organization through quality improvement initiatives.
Actively participate in quality improvement programs and report any quality issues in service delivery.
Participate in emergency and disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested.
When called upon during a disaster or emergency event, participate in the response within the scope of professional and personal ability.
