Job Description

This is a RN Travel position. You must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.

Position Overview
Type of Position: Travel
Description:

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) - Travel AssignmentAssignment Details

• Contract must run through January / up to 26 weeks; end date can be discussed
• Full-time day/night variable shift scheduled as needed
• 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend (EOW), holiday, and rotation required
• 2 on-call shifts per 4-week period
• Day/Night/Weekend/Holiday rotation

Bill Rate Note

• $94 bill rate is only for travelers who can start by 9/21

Position Overview

• The ED RN applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families
• Assesses patient need, identifies the urgent or emergent care priority, and collaboratively provides direct care, applies appropriate interventions, and evaluates patient progress
• Demonstrates skill in the use of various invasive and non-invasive procedures, treatments, and therapeutic interventions appropriate to manage life-threatening and routine emergency situations
• Utilizes the principles of relationship-based care to alleviate anxiety, provide information, and address pain/discomfort and safety
• Assesses the physiological, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs of patients of all age groups, their families, and support systems as appropriate

Key ResponsibilitiesTriage & Patient Connection

• Connects with patient and family during triage
• Identifies the initial management of patients of all age groups and assigns priority of care in accordance with Triage Standards as outlined in the ESI training
• Establishes rapport with patients and families, addresses comfort needs, listens carefully, assesses nonverbal communication, and provides frequent updates
• Conveys and gathers information concisely and accurately

Assessment & Clinical Decision-Making

• Conducts primary assessment of critical need, detects and documents any major deviation from norm for all age groups within acceptable time frames, and correctly identifies the necessary steps/interventions required
• Uses direct observation, patient/family interview, EMS report, and data to conduct secondary assessment
• Identifies contributing factors, health history, events, or activities preceding the emergent health event
• Assesses the psychosocial needs of each individual (including family dynamics), and documents and reports any suspicion of domestic violence or abuse in all age groups
• Reassesses the patient to identify response to treatment and/or changes in condition and responds appropriately

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members to accomplish the best possible patient outcome
• Teaches others as appropriate and delegates tasks and interventions consistent with the individual's education, training, and scope of practice
• Understands the personal responsibility to safeguard public safety through compliance with infection prevention strategies

Patient & Family Education

• Prepares patient, parent, or family for diagnostic procedures and treatments
• Makes appropriate referrals for post-emergency care
• Teaches the patient what is needed to continue care/healing at home
• Assesses the patient/family learning styles and structures sessions to maximize understanding
• Asks questions to evaluate retention of key points in the education and discharge instruction

Healing Environment & Communication

• Seeks to understand what is most important to the patient/family, acknowledging that the patient and family are the central focus of all care and services
• Embraces the importance of creating a Healing Environment as a key element of professional nursing practice
• Keeps patient and significant others informed of process of care and anticipates patient/family needs (including notification of family/support system for the patient)
• Maintains awareness of the patient's condition/situation throughout the ER visit
• Updates patient communication boards throughout the ED stay

Required Certifications & Licensure

• BLS - must be AHA or RQI
• ACLS - must be AHA or RQI
• PALS - must be AHA or RQI
• Stroke Certification (NIHSS) - must be AHA or RQI
• NYS RN Licensure

Required Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of acute hospital experience as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of one (1) year of Emergency Department hospital experience as a Registered Nurse

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