Local Contract Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $40-50 per hour

Expedite Healthcare Solutions is seeking a local contract nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a local contract nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Summary:

The RN Clinical Nurse Emergency Department is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses Emergency Services are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Exemplary Practice and Outcomes* Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes* Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity* Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.* Practices using current clinical practice standards.Teamwork and Collaboration* Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment* Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.* Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.Professional Development and Initiative* Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.* Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environmentEvidence Based Practice and Research* Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.* Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes* Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.Resources and Support* Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.* Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).* Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact

PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor or PALS-P - PALS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days

TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN - Adv Trauma Care for Nurses Cer or TNCC-P - Trauma Nurse Core Course - Provisional (18 Months) within 18 Months

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Less than 1 year Experience with direct patient care Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skillsStrong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills requiredAbility to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful mannerPossess excellent time management skillspractices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Additional note:

Shift: 3pm-3am

On call 2-24hrs shifts every 8 weeks

Expedite Healthcare Solutions Job ID #546.

About Expedite Healthcare Solutions

Expedite Healthcare Solutions is a minority- and woman-owned business headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, with a global presence across the United States, Canada, and India.

With an extensive background in professional services, project solutions, and staffing, we offer the expertise of a global company combined with the one-to-one customized service of a local business partner.

Our consultative approach and wide range of specialized services empower clients to overcome obstacles and achieve rapid speed-to-market. By bridging the gap between technology and business processes, we accelerate our clients' business objectives to create enduring value.

We specialize in addressing the unique challenges and opportunities in the healthcare sector.

Whether you're a hospital, clinic, pharmaceutical company, or healthcare technology provider, we have the expertise to drive your business forward.

Targeted Solutions – Custom staffing strategies tailored to meet your facility,s exact needs.

Industry Expertise – A deep understanding of the healthcare landscape and its workforce demands.

Drive Business Growth – Ensuring optimal operations by providing the right talent at the right time.

Customized Strategies – We provide permanent, temporary, and contract-to-hire staffing solutions.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Dental benefits
• Dependent Care FSA
• Employee assistance programs
• Health Care FSA
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• Sick pay