Local Contract Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $60-65 per hour

GlobalPoint is seeking a local contract nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a local contract nursing job in Mauston, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Local Contract

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse position is responsible for coordinating the nursing care of patients presenting to the Emergency Department ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric, who may present at any point on the continuum from illness to wellness. Performs all aspects of direct patient care and works with other disciplines/ancillary services in the care they provide.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

· Plans, implements and evaluates all levels of patient care. Performs age appropriate assessments and provides safe and effective care to all ages.

· Performs triage according to the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) 5 level triage process.

· Documents, using medical terminology, and maintains an ED record that is medically and legally acceptable, reflective of all nursing care provided and the patient's response to the care given.

· Collaborates with all providers, peers, ancillary department and outside agencies to provide efficient, cost effective, optimum patient care.

· Coordinates the care needs of multiple patients. Able to prioritize patient care to ensure patient needs are met in a timely fashion, and that quality care is delivered and the patient flow is enhanced.

· Verbally communicates patient needs in a concise, reasoned fashion. The RN is able to advocate for the patients under her care through the use of communication with providers, peers and ancillary departments. This may include using the chain of command when needed.

· Actively participates in developing own professional goals. Completes all required education, audits, and in-services in allotted time frame.

· Assesses patient and family knowledge and discharge needs and provides for same.

· Monitors life support and automated technical equipment, performs routine and complex treatments including medication administration and emergency resuscitation protocols. Inserts and safely administers IV fluids, blood and blood products, and other parenteral fluids.

· Responds to crisis in a calm, efficient manner, directing others concisely. Uses delegation appropriately.

· Complies with legal consent, transfer protocols, and other legislative requirements that preserve patient rights and ensure appropriateness of care.

· Able to rapidly solve and deliver calm, efficient care in a high stress situation.

· Maintains equipment and supplies. Makes sure all check lists are completed, supplies are put away and rooms are stocked as delegated before leaving each shift.

· Participates in providing educational experiences for pre-hospital emergency providers and other students.

· Demonstrated proficiency in regards to the computer documentation of patient cares and any other related computerized patient information/documentation.

· Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – Required qualifications to effectively perform job. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Two-year degree in nursing required. Four-year degree preferred.
• Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Registered Nursing license or active Compact Licensure.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC required, ATCN preferred
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience

About GlobalPoint

As the top healthcare recruitment agency, GlobalPoint fills the gap between the hospitals and the well-qualified nurses. Our modern recruitment platform delivers the fastest and most compliant placements via our real-time data insights. Streamlining the recruitment process from different talent sources is a nerve-wracking task, and we use smart tools to ensure the quality care for your hospital.

Our next-gen technology saves time and effort to take care of the patients with our registered nursing and healthcare services.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401k retirement plan