Travel Nurse RN - ER/Trauma in Athol, MA

Job Title : Emergency Room Nurse Job Specialty : Emergency Room Nursing Job Duration : 13 Weeks Shift : 36 Hours (7 pm-7 am Shift) Guaranteed Hours : 36 per week Experience : Minimum 1 year License : Current RN MA License required Certifications : - AHA BLS required - ACLS to be obtained within 60 days of hire - AHA PALS required within six months of hire - TNCC, ENPC, and CEN are preferred Must-Have : - Minimum AS in nursing required;

BS in nursing preferred - Three to five years of Emergency Department experience is preferred Job Description : Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions, care plans, and patient goals.

• Provide patient care adhering to standards of care, protocols, and established policies and procedures.- Offer patient / family teaching based on assessed needs, readiness, and barriers to learning.
• Collaborate in planning and preparing patient and family for discharge, involving necessary support systems / resources.
• Delegate and supervise nursing tasks appropriately.- Prioritize patient care by recognizing needs for emergency intervention and seeking assistance or reassigning personnel accordingly.
• Document all patient data and care interventions accurately and promptly.- Report on assigned patients to other healthcare team members to ensure service integration and continuity of care.
• Engage in professional development and promote learning among colleagues.- Identify risks to patient safety and reduce medical errors through appropriate reporting.
• Address ethical issues in care planning.- Safely administer medications and intravenous therapy following physician orders and protocols.
• Assess and manage patient pain levels, documenting responses to medication.- Perform initial assessments upon patient arrival and implement triage protocols as needed.
• Identify patients at risk for potential or alleged abuse, including fulfilling mandated reporting requirements.- Maintain knowledge and application of Disaster Policy and Procedures.
• Implement plans for violent behavior risk and use non-violent intervention strategies.- Recognize and report abnormal laboratory and diagnostic results promptly to physicians.
• Administer vasoactive medications, understanding their dosage and side effects.- Identify cardiac arrhythmias accurately and promptly.
• Monitor and document thrombolytic and anticoagulation therapy.- Manage intubated patients, including suctioning and weaning.
• Interpret arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, and other clinical signs of impaired gas exchange.- Conduct medication reconciliation documentation for Attending MD review.
• Implement components of the VAP bundle and alert management for deviations.- Maintain chain of evidence for forensic scenarios, complying with policy and procedures.

Physical Requirements : - Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

• Frequently reach, handle, and feel various items.- Occasionally stoop, kneel, and distinguish colors. Position Urgency : Quick Start EMR Used : Meditech Holiday Coverage : Required
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