REGISTERED NURSE, Emergency Dept, Per Diem

About the Role

This Emergency Dept Registered Nurse opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient flexible schedule. This position performs a dual function, clinical and managerial. Provides direct and indirect patient care in the clinical setting, participates in hiring of staff. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/Director/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories.

Qualifications

• 2 years ED experience required
• Current RN license within the state of practice.
• Current BCLS Certification.
• ACLS Certified within six (6) months of hire.
• PALS within six (6) months of hire.
• ENPC and TNCC optional.