RN - Emergency Room - PRN (As Needed Basis)

Job Description

Job Description

RN - Emergency Room - PRN (As Needed Basis)Summary: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care and needs of each patient (neonate through geriatric).Complete comprehensive nursing assessment on each patient under care and document appropriately.Administer medications or delegate medication administration to LPNPerform or delegate nursing interventions and provide for safe and effective nursing care.Advocate for patients and evaluate response to intervention and effectiveness of plan of care.Provide health education to patients and families/caregivers and administer blood productsSupervise LPNs and ER Techs to assure competent patient care provided.Supervise ER TechniciansProvide care for trauma patients of all agesServe as house supervisor when necessary including weekends, holidays, and night shiftBe familiar with EMS systemCommunicate using 2 way radio with 911, ambulance service and First RespondersAssess acuity level of patient presenting for ER and prioritize who to be seen first, second etc.Periodically reassess patients for condition changes until seen in ERPerform call-back of patients seen in ER to check on condition following treatment per policy.Pass competency and proficiency testing as required by department or hospitalKeep current with professional license, certifications and literature reviewMinimum Qualifications:Must have ACLS and BLS. PALS preferred.2 years experience working as RNCritical care or ER experience preferredHours: Varies. Must be available for nights, weekends and on call duty.****Massac Memorial is an Equal Opportunity Employer****