Registered Nurse (Emergency)

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse (Emergency)

• Setting: Acute patient setting (Emergency)

• Shift: Evening/Night; 12-hour shifts; Per Diem/Casual; variable schedule; every other weekend

Description

Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute emergency setting. Provides holistic, individualized care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. Develops and coordinates a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors while adhering to hospital policies, industry standards, and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate nursing care delivery and evaluation

• Provide direct patient care and education to patients and families

• Support transitions of care

• Develop and coordinate a plan of care with holistic considerations

• Communicate timely and effectively with patients, families/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers

• Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable regulations

• Maintain patient privacy and ensure protection of PHI

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or evidence of completion of an RN program

• RN-CA Registered Nurse

• BLS (Basic Life Support, Healthcare Provider)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

• 2 years of recent relevant experience (ED experience preferred)

• General knowledge of nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology

• Working knowledge of healthcare safety precautions, best practices for patient care and privacy, and local/state/federal regulations

• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information to diverse audiences

• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize care and assignments within standardized policies

• Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an ever-changing environment

• Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations

• Ability to use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems

Benefits

• No benefits listed

Additional Note

Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of patient care and must manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.