RN - ER

Registered Nurse

Profession: RN Specialty: Emergency Department Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 year of experience in related nursing specialty preferred License: RN License in state of employment or compact Certifications: BLS certification via AHA required Current ACLS certification via AHA required Current PALS certification via AHA required De-Escalation certification required Must-Have: Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Description: This is a very high acuity unit. Nurses will see a heavy load of strokes, cardiovascular, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, and sepsis cases. Some trauma cases will also be encountered, but this is not a trauma-designated unit. Security is onsite 24/7. The qualified nurse practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. They provide routine and complex care with the ability to focus on long-range goals and plans. The role involves continued development of skills to cope with and manage contingencies in clinical nursing. The nurse makes appropriate assignments and delegates tasks to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities include meeting the expectations of the applicable competencies. Consistent with established standards of practice, the nurse provides care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients. This includes addressing increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families according to their level of practice. Using appropriate protocols, the nurse administers medications and treatments, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documentation of patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given is required. The nurse assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers while identifying issues and resources. Newly hired experienced RNs must attend orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member. Skills completion and competency completion are achieved with the preceptor at the bedside. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements is expected. Ongoing education and skill advancement are encouraged.