Registered Nurse - Emergency

Registered Nurse ERIn Decatur you will find a traditional small-town atmosphere with the sophistication and excitement of a college town--along with all the benefits of living in a major metropolitan area. Take a stroll through Decatur and see how friendly neighbors, tree-lined streets, great schools, parks and playing fields, libraries, colleges, and businesses all make our town a wonderful place to live. Just minutes east of downtown Atlanta, minutes west of Stone Mountain, and the MARTA rail station is right under our downtown square, getting around is a breeze. Decatur's unofficial motto is "Everything is great in Decatur". Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Decatur here!Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is the busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic and aircraft movements. Situated about 10 miles south of downtown Atlanta, it spans over 4,700 acres of land. Serving as a major hub for domestic and international flights, the airport offers a wide range of amenities and services to travelers, including numerous dining options, shopping outlets, and transportation connections. On average, there are 807 passenger flights scheduled to take off from Atlanta every day, serving 231 non-stop destinations in 45 countries and 50 U.S. states.Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC), a Joint Commission, designated medical facility sits on 26 acres in Decatur, Georgia—just minutes from downtown Atlanta. The main medical center is a level 1A tertiary care facility providing patient-centered healthcare via an array of comprehensive medical, surgical, geriatric specialty services, as well as state-of–the-art diagnostic testing throughout 14 sites of care. With 466 inpatient beds, including a 120-bed Community Living Center, a 40-bed domiciliary, and a 21-bed Residential Treatment Program, the Atlanta VAMC is uniquely positioned to serve the healthcare needs of more than 130,000 enrolled Veterans living in 50 counties across northeast Georgia. The Medical Center, also a teaching hospital, provides hands-on and state-of-the-art technology, education, and research to residents in collaboration with Emory University School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine.1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033ResponsibilitiesMust understand triage to make quick and accurate assessments about incoming Emergency Department patients, including physical, infectious and mental health conditions.Proficient with Emergency Severity Index.Obtains patient history and pertinent family history.Check for any allergies and current medications.Obtain height, weight, body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure.Establish, monitor, and recognize cardiac rhythms.Take blood samples, cleaning and bandaging wounds, administer medications and intra-venous therapies.Possess knowledge of Infection Control practices and utilizing appropriate practices as needed.Document plan of care and care given in the patient's medical record.Verify transcription of physician's orders.Carry out prescribed Physician's orders and documents inpatient medical records.Communicate pertinent patient data to the Charge Nurse and/or Physician as appropriate.Re-assess patient's condition and revises plans-of-care based on problems that the Nurse identifies.Possess knowledge of actions and usual dosages of the most commonly used emergency drugs and their location on the crash cart.Assess and document patient responses to medications that have been administered.Instructs patients and their families regarding prescribed medications/therapies and surgical/diagnostic procedures that must be accomplished.Operates defibrillator, EKG machines and cardiac monitors, and other technical emergency equipment.Care for patients with Swan-Gans catheters, arterial lines, and mechanical ventilators.Participate in discharge planning.Can titrate medications.QualificationsMust be a graduate from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate state-accredited agency and accredited by either the ACEN or CCNE.Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in ER/Major Trauma, with no more than a six-month gap working in that setting.Preferred to have CEN certification. Nurses with CCRN through AACN with ED experience will also be considered.Must have a current license in at least one state, territory, or commonwealth in the U.S. or the district of Columbia.Must have current certification in BLS/CPR by an American Health Association Vendor. Must have ACLS certification.KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.