ACI Federal is looking for experienced ER RNs who will provide care for patients with various types of illness or trauma requiring emergency attention and must be able to recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions, for the United Regional Health Care System Facility with a Level III Trauma Center. This is a 13 WEEK CONTRACT.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.
- Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Performs triage, while considering both physical and psycho-social elements.
- Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.
- Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatically.
- Records patients' current vital signs.
- Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments.
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
- Provides IV therapy, Cleans and bandages wounds, Provides basic, bedside care, and Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients.
- Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies.
- Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current RN license, in good standing with the State licensing board
- Current ACLS, TNCC, NIH certs and ENPC or PALS.
- Five (5) years of Emergency Room (ER) experience