RN - ER

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Emergency Department Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 1 year preferred License: RN License in state of employment or compact Certifications: BLS certification, ACLS certification, PALS certification, De-Escalation certification Must-Have: 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.

Description: This is a very high acuity unit. Contractors will care for a heavy load of strokes, cardiovascular cases, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, and sepsis cases. Some trauma cases will be seen, but this is not a trauma designated unit. Security is present 24/7. The RN is expected to practice independently and demonstrate awareness of all relevant aspects of situations. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage clinical contingencies. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates tasks to other care providers to help manage clinical situations. Meets expectations of applicable competencies. Consistent with the scope and standards of practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families according to their level of practice. Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed treatments. Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided. Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources. All newly hired experienced RNs must attend a new nurses orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires will be precepted by a designated trained staff member. Initial onboarding requirements will be validated through successful completion of designated competency validations. Skills completion and competency checks will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements is necessary.