Registered Nurse Casual - Emergency Department

Department : Emergency Department

Daily Work Times : Variable

Shift : Variable

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours : 0

Position Summary :

Collaborates with physician to provide a plan of care that will return the patient to optimal health. Provides bedside nursing care and carries out medical orders. Delegates to and oversees Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Associate, OB Care Associate, Surgical Service Assistant, Nursing Clerk and Psychiatric Tech functions. Responsible for evaluating effectiveness of care plan.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Assumes responsibility for a leadership role encompassing :

Integrating evidence-based knowledge into practice.

Delegation and coordination of tasks and assignments of nursing care.

Facilitates / participates in patient conferences.

Identifies and provides the means to meet patients’ ongoing and discharge / transfer teaching needs by communicating with the appropriate resource persons and attending discharge / transfer planning conferences.

Assumes the responsibility for professional growth by seeking out educational opportunities and utilizing programs in the hospital or elsewhere in the community.

Teaches and / or guides professional and ancillary personnel.

Precepts / mentors new employees and students.

Functions as a team leader to ensure proper patient placement and delegation of assignments.

Qualifications Required :

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holding a current license to practice in the state of Michigan.

BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification.

ACLS

Neuroscience course

Basic Dysrhythmia course

TNCC (Trauma Nurse Certification)

ENPC

One year of Emergency Department experience

Preferred :

Critical Care Nurse Preferred

Additional Information

Schedule : Per Diem

Requisition ID : 25006063

Daily Work Times : Variable

Hours Per Pay Period : 0

On Call : No

Weekends : Yes