RN - ER

Registered NurseJob Title: Registered NurseProfession: RNSpecialty: Emergency DepartmentDuration: 13 weeksShift: NightsHours per Shift: 12 hoursExperience: Minimum 1 yearLicense: Current RN license or current Compact state licenseCertifications: BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, PALS Certification, TNCC or ATCN Certification, CPI/De-Escalation Certification preferredMust-Have: Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served, Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care, Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of the patientDescription: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect. Meets expectations of the applicable competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs. Re-assesses patient systems systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention. Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the timeframe established by Nursing Standards of Care. Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes; modifies the plan of care based upon evaluations. Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning. Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs. Evaluates the plan of care. Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.