Position Details
Temp Registered Nurse Rn Emergency Room Apply
The Registered Nurse (RN) functions primarily in direct patient care and demonstrates competent clinical practice. This position triages patients, obtains patient history and vital signs and assesses patients. Acts independently to initiate immediate care in the absence of a physician in life threatening situations. Provides care for the acutely ill as well as the nonacute patient. Performs multiple procedures utilizing both complex and simple nursing skills and assists the physician with their procedures. Provides comfort, both physical and psychological, to the patient, their family and visitors. Provides discharge and follow up instructions to the patient and family. Answers the ambulance radios and, without assistance, gives appropriate orders for prehospital care. Works with multiple types of sophisticated equipment and handles various types of patients in a frequently stressful environment.
Responsibilities
(25%)* Performs nursing assessments, intervenes appropriately and promptly, and participates in care planning.
(25%)* Regularly assesses patient s/client s needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.
(20%)* Processes physician/provider orders accurately, completely, and in a timely manner, and does follow up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.
(15%)* Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or facilitates changes in plan to improve patient care.
(15%)* Actively participates in updating/ revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information.
Requirement description :
- 2+ Years of experience - Required
- BLS, ACLS and PALS (AHA) - Required
- NRP - Required
- TNCC - Required
- Travel Experience - Highly Preferred
- ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION (Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at/after time of offer / Please obtain this information prior to submittal / Requests after offer can be cause for rescinded offer)
- Work History
- Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty
- 2 Supervisory Reference Forms, taken within the last two years
- Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 100-mile radius restriction)
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
- ACLS (AHA)
- PALS (AHA)
- TNCC
- NRP
- BLS (AHA)
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
- Michigan
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : Must be active!
Weekend Requirements : Every Other Weekend
On Call Requirements : No
