Job Title : Level 2 Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Full-Time) Job Specialty : Acute Level 2 RN - Emergency Job Duration : 13 weeks Shift : 3x12 hours (Day / Night / Weekend / Holiday rotation) Guaranteed Hours : Not specified Experience : Minimum of one year experience in an acute hospital as a registered professional nurse License : Valid RN Licensure Certifications : BLS, ACLS, PALS, Stroke Certification Must-Have : One year of experience in an Emergency Room environment Job Description : Apply knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills to deliver high-quality compassionate care to patients and families.
- Assess patient needs, identify urgent or emergent care priorities, and collaboratively provide direct care with appropriate interventions.
- Use skills in various invasive and non-invasive procedures, treatments, and therapeutic interventions to manage life-threatening and routine emergency situations.
- Utilize relationship-based care principles to alleviate anxiety, provide information, and address patient pain / discomfort and safety.
- Connect with patients and families during triage and assign priority of care according to Triage Standards.- Conduct primary and secondary assessments of patients, identifying deviations from norms and necessary interventions.
- Document psychosocial needs and report any suspicions of domestic violence or abuse.- Encourage and build trust, respect, and cooperation among team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Delegate tasks and interventions consistent with team education, training, and scope of practice.- Safeguard public safety by complying with infection prevention strategies.
- Prepare patients and families for diagnostic procedures and treatments, providing necessary referrals for post-emergency care.
- Teach patients and families what is needed for continued care at home, evaluating retention of key education and discharge instructions.
- Keep patients and significant others informed of care processes and anticipate needs throughout the emergency room visit.
- Maintain awareness of patient conditions and update communication boards throughout the patient's stay in the emergency department.
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