RN - ER

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: Emergency Room Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2+ years of ER experience required License: Active Michigan RN License Certifications: TNCC, BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA) Must-Have: Skills checklist pertinent to the specialty (ER) and 2 supervisory reference forms taken within the last two yearsThe RN functions primarily in direct patient care and demonstrates competent clinical practice. This position triages patients, obtains patient history and vital signs, and assesses patients. Acts independently to initiate immediate care in the absence of a physician in life-threatening situations. Provides care for both acutely ill and non-acute patients. Performs multiple procedures utilizing both complex and simple nursing skills and assists the physician with their procedures. Provides comfort, both physical and psychological, to patients, their families, and visitors. Delivers discharge and follow-up instructions to patients and families. Answers ambulance radios and provides appropriate orders for pre-hospital care independently. Works with multiple types of sophisticated equipment and manages various types of patients in a frequently stressful environment. Performs nursing assessments, intervenes appropriately and promptly, and participates in care planning. Regularly assesses patient needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by authorized plans of care and accepted standards of nursing practice. Processes physician orders accurately, completely, and in a timely manner, following up on medication changes and order clarifications. Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment plans and makes suggestions or facilitates changes to improve patient care. Actively participates in updating and revising treatment plans in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information.